Erlotinib-induced skin rash in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer: pathogenesis, clinical significance, and management.

The human epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling is overexpressed in many solid malignancies, making it an appealing target for biologic agents. A number of agents that target this receptor are in use or in development. A specific adverse effect common to this class of agents is an acneiform-like skin rash that has been related to EGFR inhibition in the skin.

Erlotinib-induced skin rash. Pathogenesis, clinical significance and management in pancreatic cancer patients.

Erlotinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor with anti epidermal growth factor receptor activity, approved as first line treatment concurrently administrated with gemcitabine for locally advanced unresectable or metastatic pancreatic cancer. One of the most common side effects, rash, is possibly linked to overall and progression-free survival and may serve as a potential surrogate marker. Nevertheless, erlotinib-induced rash is cause of negative impact on patients' quality of life and often can trigger discontinuation of treatment.