Intertriginous and photodistributed rash with docetaxel

Case Description: A 67-year-old male with history of adenosquamous prostate cancer status post prostatectomy, cystectomy, diverting loop colostomy with urostomy, leuprolide, and radiation was recently started on chemotherapy with docetaxel. He presented to emergency room 3 days after his first docetaxel infusion with complains of fever, nausea, and skin rash in bilateral axillae, and arms. The rash was mildly pruritic and painful. The patient had a recent episode of mild sunburn a week prior to his infusion, which had completely resolved before infusion.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research