Flagellate erythema induced by docetaxel.
Docetaxel is a commonly used taxane in chemotherapy treatment. A reported 70% of infusions are associated with skin reactions. We report a case of flagellate erythema after treatment with docetaxel. Although flagellate erythema has been reported previously with bleomycin and peplomycin, to our knowledge this is the first description of flagellate erythema induced by docetaxel, and should be added to the list of causes of this skin reaction. Oral corticosteroid treatment may prevent its appearance.
Tallon
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Department of Dermatology, Auckland District Health Board, New Zealand. bentallon@gmail.com
Lamb
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D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000077143:Docetaxel; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D004890:Erythema / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D043823:Taxoids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D043823:Taxoids; D000077143:Docetaxel