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. 2015 Apr;22(2):123–132. doi: 10.3747/co.22.2430

TABLE III.

Treatment algorithm for acneiform rash

Mild (grade 1)
  • Maintain dose level of epidermal growth factor receptor (egfr) tyrosine kinase inhibitor (tki).

  • Apply hydrocortisone valerate topically twice daily as needed.

Moderate (grade 2)
  • Maintain dose level of egfr tki.

  • Oral minocycline 100 mg twice daily for 4 weeks

    AND

    hydrocortisone valerate topically twice daily as needed.

  • For prolonged grade 2 rash, egfr tki can be temporarily discontinued until improvement to grade 1 or less. Reintroduce egfr tki at a dose of the physician’s discretion.

Severe (grade 3)
  • Temporary discontinuation of egfr tki for 2–4 weeks. Upon improvement to grade 2 or less, reintroduce egfr tki at a dose of the physician’s discretion. If toxicities do not worsen, escalate the dose. If no improvement, discontinue.

  • Oral minocycline 100 mg twice daily for 4 weeks

    AND

    hydrocortisone valerate topically twice daily as needed.