A new topical gel called LUT014 successfully reduced the severity of a painful acne‐like rash that commonly occurs as a side effect of targeted therapy with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) ...

Patient history commonly involves the use of topical corticosteroids. In some cases, patients may report a history of a mild facial rash medicated with moderately potent topical corticosteroids.

These can help reduce pain or itchiness. Topical steroids may also reduce swelling. In cases where a reaction to RA medication directly causes a skin rash, a doctor can advise a person on how to ...

A 20-year-old student says she would "do anything" to have her childhood eczema back after a suspected topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) made her skin so painful that she had to quit university.

LUT014 works by paradoxically reactivating MAPK, a key signaling pathway in the skin that anti-EGFR therapies shut down.

A panelist discusses how prophylactic dermatologic management, including the proactive use of moisturizers, topical steroids, ...

Weaning patients with less-potent topical corticosteroids (10/0 hydrocortisone or desonide cream) or topical calcineurin inhibitors (1% pimecrolimus) may minimize flares (Oppel, Pavicic ...

“These rashes typically are treated with antibiotics or topical steroids, but we’re seeing people develop resistance to those with long-term use,” Patel said. “LUT014 is the first ...