2016_Head & Neck COURSE BOOK

Systemic skin toxicity with anti-EGFR Prevention

- Using sunscreens; - Avoiding habits/products that can produce dry skin (hot water, alcohol based cosmetics); - Enhancing skin hydration (bath oils, etc.); - Using frequently alcohol-free moisturizing creams; - Using tocopherol oil or gel; - Avoiding tight shoes; idi i b d h h i i h l h i h l ibl d - Avo ng excess ve ear growt , s av ng w t regu ar s av ng razor, s arp mu t a e; using pre-shaving cream emollients and moisturizing aftershave, not using alcohol and aftershave or using electric shaver.

Pinto S, et al the oncologist 2011