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Review
. 2022 Apr;61(4):410-415.
doi: 10.1111/ijd.15740. Epub 2021 Jul 9.

Review of chemotherapy-associated paronychia

Mohit K Gupta  1 , Shari R Lipner  2
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Review

Review of chemotherapy-associated paronychia

Mohit K Gupta et al. Int J Dermatol. 2022 Apr.

Abstract

Chemotherapy-associated paronychia (CAP) is an inflammation of the nail folds in response to various chemotherapeutic medications. Altered proliferation of keratinocytes or nail matrix stem cells is thought to be a major causative factor. Prophylactic tetracyclines, topical povidone-iodine, and general irritation avoidance measures are among some of the recommended interventions for CAP. Appropriate recognition and treatment of CAP are important for prevention of chemotherapy dose reduction or medication discontinuation.

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