Review of chemotherapy-associated paronychia. Review uri icon

Overview

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.

publication date

  • July 9, 2021

Research

keywords

  • Paronychia

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85109384831

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1111/ijd.15740

PubMed ID

  • 34242408