1st Edition

Dermatologic Reactions to Cancer Therapies

    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