1st Edition

Dermatologic Reactions to Cancer Therapies

182 Pages 138 Color Illustrations
by CRC Press

182 Pages 138 Color Illustrations
by CRC Press

182 Pages 138 Color Illustrations
by CRC Press

Chemotherapy and radiotherapy for cancer can have devastating side effects on the skin of a patient. This innovative guide for both dermatologists and oncologists gives a good introduction both to therapy regimes and to dermatological management for medical professionals treating their patients.

1. Introduction to Anticancer Therapies. 2. Acneiform Eruptions. 3. Hair Disorders. 4. Photosensitivity and Photoreactions. 5. Hyperkeratotic Reactions. 6. Sclerotic Eruptions. 7. Hand-Foot Reactions. 8. Oral Mucosal Reactions to Anticancer Therapies. 9. Chemotherapeutic-Induced Nail Reactions. 10. Neoplastic Reactions. 11. Hypersensitivity and Urticaria. 12. Xerosis, Itching, and Fissures. 13. Radiation Dermatitis.

Biography

Gabriella Fabbrocini, MD Department of Dermatology, University of Naples, Naples, Italy

Mario E Lacouture, MD Director, Oncodermatology Program, Memorial Sloan Ketttering Cancer Center, New York City, New York, USA

Antonella Tosti, MD Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Health System, Miami, Florida, USA