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Chemotherapy-induced acral erythema, also known as palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia or hand-foot syndrome is reddening, swelling, numbness and desquamation (skin sloughing or peeling) on palms of the hands and soles of the feet (and, occasionally, on the knees, elbows, and elsewhere) that can occur after chemotherapy in patients with cancer.
Pregnancy; Polycythemia; Thyrotoxicosis; Rheumatoid arthritis (especially in patients with polycythaemia) [3] Eczema and psoriasis; Deep telangiectasias; Coxsackievirus A infection (Hand, foot and mouth disease) [4] Rocky Mountain spotted fever [4] Secondary syphilis [4] Kawasaki disease; Adverse drug reaction: palmoplantar erythrodysesthesia ...
Tucatinib, sold under the brand name Tukysa, is an anticancer medication used for the treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] It is a small molecule inhibitor of HER2 . [ 6 ] [ 7 ] It was developed by Array BioPharma and licensed to Cascadian Therapeutics (formerly Oncothyreon, subsequently part of Seattle Genetics ).
Additionally, some people may develop palmar plantar erythrodysesthesia (PPE), characterized by skin eruptions on the palms of the hand or soles of the feet, swelling, pain, and erythema. [18] Due to these side effects and its red color, doxorubicin has earned the nickname "red devil" [24] [25] or "red death." [26]
Fruquintinib, sold under the brand name Fruzaqla, is an anti-cancer medication used for the treatment of colorectal cancer. [6] Fruquintinib is a kinase inhibitor. [6] It is taken by mouth. [6] The most common adverse reactions include hypertension, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, proteinuria, dysphonia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and ...
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Sensory side effects include paresthesias, dysesthesias, numbness, altered proprioception, and loss of dexterity in fingers and toes. Motor and autonomic symptoms are less frequent but possible. Symptoms may start days after the patient receives their first dose of chemotherapy, are dose dependent, and tend to improve after completion of treatment.