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March 12, 2026Australasian Journal of Dermatology0 citations

Management of Treatment Resistant EGFR Inhibitor‐Induced Papulopustular Exanthema With Isotretinoin and Dapsone

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IDIshana DixitRARaquel Ruiz AraujoPFPablo Fernández‐Peñas

Key Points

  • The aim is to assess the effectiveness of isotretinoin and dapsone in managing EGFR inhibitor-induced skin eruptions.
  • Evaluated isotretinoin and dapsone for treating papulopustular eruptions.
  • Comparative analysis of response rates and improvement times.
  • Assessed continuity of EGFR inhibitor therapy with dermatology treatments.
  • Isotretinoin led to faster improvement trends compared to dapsone.
  • Response rates for both treatments were similar at follow-up.
  • Continuing EGFRi therapy, even at reduced doses, yielded better dermatological outcomes.

Abstract

Both isotretinoin and dapsone are effective, well-tolerated options for managing tetracycline-resistant EGFRi-induced papulopustular eruptions. Isotretinoin showed a trend toward faster improvement, while ultimate response rates were similar. Maintaining EGFRi therapy, even at reduced doses, in conjunction with dermatology treatment was associated with superior dermatological outcomes and higher survival at follow-up compared with cessation of EGFRi treatment, highlighting the importance of proactive dermatologic intervention to support oncologic treatment continuity.

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Dixit et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b25aca96eeacc4fcec8debhttps://doi.org/10.1111/ajd.70087
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