Dermatology
| Nail Disorders
Dermatology
Nail Disorders

Treatment algorithm proposal for nail toxicities in patients treated with targeted anticancer drug

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Key messages

  • Patients receiving targeted cancer therapies often show nail changes, including paronychia, pyogenic granuloma-like lesions and increased susceptibility to infection.
  • Nail damage can affect activities of daily living, and require early recognition and treatment.
  • An algorithm was developed to provide practical recommendations for the treatment of nail changes depending on presentation, severity, and number of nails affected.
  • The staged recommendations move from potent topical steroids and antiseptic socks, to photodynamic therapy, aminolaevulinic acid, phenols, or partial matricectomy or electrodessication.
Presenting Author
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Maria Vastarella, MD
Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Section of Dermatology, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy


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