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Salt as a Simple, Cost-Effective Treatment for Drug-Induced periungual pyogenic granulomas

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Pyogenic Granuloma (PG) is a benign, vascular lesion seen as a side effect of systemic therapies for melanoma like dabrafenib and trametinib. It is also a common side effect of other targeted therapies. Current treatment options for PG include topical steroids, cryotherapy, silver nitrate, and topical beta-blockers however PG is commonly resistant to these treatments. Other modalities like laser or partial nail avulsion may not be available in all treatment centres. Salt has emerged as a cost-effective option to manage periungual granulomas due to its antimicrobial effects.

Source: EJC Skin Cancer

DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcskn.2025.100637

Authors: F. O'Neill, A. Hill, K. Heelan, C. Beastall, S. Aguilar-Duran

Institutions: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Marsden Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Chemotherapy-related skin toxicity

Subfield: Dermatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,340