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The goal is to continue chemotherapy while reducing symptoms of PPE. Symptomatic treatment includes [[pyridoxine]], wound care, elevation, and pain medication (Vukelja et al 1993). [[Corticosteroid|Corticosteroids]] have also shown some efficacy in relieving symptoms. | The goal is to continue chemotherapy while reducing symptoms of PPE. Symptomatic treatment includes [[pyridoxine]], wound care, elevation, and pain medication (Vukelja et al 1993). [[Corticosteroid|Corticosteroids]] have also shown some efficacy in relieving symptoms. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Medical therapy
The goal is to continue chemotherapy while reducing symptoms of PPE. Symptomatic treatment includes pyridoxine, wound care, elevation, and pain medication (Vukelja et al 1993). Corticosteroids have also shown some efficacy in relieving symptoms.