Severe Nail Changes From Docetaxel

Severe nail changes due to Docetaxel treatment.

Rafi L, Friedrich M, Tilgen W, Reichrath J.

Department of Dermatology, The Saarland University Hospital, 66421 Homburg/Saar, Germany.

We report a case of severe nail changes which occurred in a patient under docetaxel treatment for metastatic breast cancer.

Eur J Dermatol. 2003 Nov-Dec;13(6):610-1.


Docetaxel-induced Nail Problems

Australas J Dermatol, 11/02

Nail Changes From Docetaxel (Taxotere)

Dermatology, 1999

Suggestions for Nails/Nail Care

Various sources

Frozen Glove to Reduce Docetaxel Skin Toxicity

Abstract # 8003 ASCO, 2004

Frozen Glove Reduced Skin/Nail Damage - Docetaxel

J Clin Onc 7/01


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