Prevention and management of acneiform rash associated with EGFR inhibitor therapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Mahdieh GorjiJoseph JosephNick PavlakisSaxon D SmithPublished in: Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology (2022)
The results of this meta-analysis reinforce the fact that oral tetracycline antibiotics are the most efficacious prophylactic option for acneiform eruptions in EGFR inhibitors. They should be offered to suitable patients commencing treatment and used with a general skin-care routine involving emollients and avoidance of irritants.
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