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. 2016 Jan 29;46(4):291–298. doi: 10.1093/jjco/hyv207

Table 5.

Strategy for the management of EGFR-TKI-associated paronychia

Systemic Topical
Prevention No recommendation Self-care (hand protection, cleanliness, nail trimming, cushioning)
Keeping dry and avoid soaking water long time (if necessary, putting on washing-up gloves)
Emollient
Avoid irritant
Avoid trauma/ injury
Avoid restrictive shoes
Treatment If infection is concomitant, apply systemic antibiotics (cephems or minocycline) Mild
  • Washing and cleanness

  • Helical taping

  • Topical steroid: very strong or strongest class

  • Topical antibiotics

  • Adapalene gel

Moderate to severe
  • Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen or surgical resection for over-granulation

  • Surgical intervention (partial nail avulsion)