Hand-Foot Syndrome

Overview

Chemotherapy-induced dermal side effects that are associated with the use of various CYTOSTATIC AGENTS. Symptoms range from mild ERYTHEMA and/or PARESTHESIA to severe ulcerative dermatitis with debilitating pain involving typically palmoplantar and intertriginous areas. These cutaneous manifestations are sometimes accompanied by nail anomalies.

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Quick facts about Hand-Foot Syndrome

Topic type

Condition

Category

Dermatology

MeSH classification

C17.800.174.600.587|C25.100.468.380.587

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