erythrodysesthesia

Definition

A skin condition involving redness, swelling, and pain on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet, often occurring as a side effect of certain cancer therapies.

Etymology

Derived from Greek roots meaning 'red' (erythros), 'painful or disordered' (dys-), and 'sensation' (aisthesis). It was coined to describe a specific dermatological reaction where skin surfaces become red and painful.

In the news

The article lists palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia as a common adverse reaction that patients may experience when taking the drug cabozantinib, particularly when used in combination with nivolumab.

FDA Grants Tentative Approval to New Cabozantinib Capsule Formulation

Targeted Oncology

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