Topical 5-Fluorouracil associated skin reaction

Topical 5- Fluorouracil (5-FU) is used more frequently to treat actinic keratosis. We are presenting a skin reaction as a side effect of this medication. Treatment for such cases of 5-FU-induced skin reactions is based on proper skin care and treatment of any superimposed infections. Medical provide...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Chughtai, Komal, Gupta, Rahul, Upadhaya, Sunil, Al Hadidi, Samer
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2017
Materias:
Clinical Image
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5553063/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28845237
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/omcr/omx043
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Sumario:Topical 5- Fluorouracil (5-FU) is used more frequently to treat actinic keratosis. We are presenting a skin reaction as a side effect of this medication. Treatment for such cases of 5-FU-induced skin reactions is based on proper skin care and treatment of any superimposed infections. Medical providers should be aware of such side effects to provide their patients with proper instructions to avoid complications.

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