Dermatitis acneiform
| Dermatitis acneiform | |
|---|---|
| Term | Dermatitis acneiform |
| Short definition | dermatitis acneiform (ak-NEE-ih-form DER-muh-TY-tis) skin condition in which small, raised, acne-like bumps form, usually on the face, scalp, chest, and upper back. The bumps on the affected skin are usually red and filled with pus, and may become crusted. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
dermatitis acneiform - (pronounced) (ak-NEE-ih-form DER-muh-TY-tis) skin condition in which small, raised, acne-like bumps form, usually on the face, scalp, chest, and upper back. The bumps on the affected skin are usually red and filled with pus, and may become crusted. They can also become painful, tender, and itchy. Sometimes the affected skin becomes infected. Acneiform dermatitis can be caused by an infection or by treatment with certain drugs, including some cancer drugs, such as EGFR (epidermal growth factor receptor) inhibitors. Also called acneiform rash and acneiform rash
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