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Bavetta M, Silvaggio D, Campione E, Sollena P, Formica V, Coletta D, Graziani G, Romano MCP, Roselli M, Peris K, Bianchi L. The Effects of Association of Topical Polydatin Improves the Preemptive Systemic Treatment on EGFR Inhibitors Cutaneous Adverse Reactions. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10030466. [PMID: 33530427 PMCID: PMC7866016 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10030466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor inhibitors (EGFRi) are approved as therapeutic options in several solid tumors. Cutaneous papulopustular eruption is the most frequent cutaneous adverse-event (AE), usually treated with emollient or corticosteroids according to toxicity grade. Our study evaluated the efficacy and safety of a topical product containing polydatin, a glycosylated polyphenol, natural precursor of resveratrol showing anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative activities, for the prevention and treatment of skin papulopustular rash in EGFRi-treated patients. Forty oncologic patients treated with EGFRi were enrolled in two groups: group-A, 20 patients with papulopustular AE, and group-B, 20 patients without cutaneous manifestations. The study consisted of twice-daily application of polydatin cream 1.5% (group-A) and 0.8% (group-B) for 6 months. In group-A patients, we observed at week 4 a remarkable improvement of skin manifestation and quality of life evaluated with National-Cancer-Institute-Common-Terminology-Criteria for Adverse-Events (NCI-CTCAE), Dermatology-Life-Quality-Index (DLQI) score and Visual-Analogue-Scale (VAS) pruritus, with a statistical significance of p < 0.05. None of the patients of group-B developed skin AEs to EGFRi. No cutaneous AEs related to the polydatin product were reported in both groups. Polydatin can be a good topical aid for the prevention and management of papulopustular rash in cancer patients receiving EGFRi, also capable of improving cancer patients’ quality of life.
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- Mauro Bavetta
- Dermatology Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, Tor Vergata University Hospital Foundation, 00133 Rome, Italy; (E.C.); (L.B.)
- Correspondence: (M.B.); (D.S.)
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, Tor Vergata University Hospital Foundation, 00133 Rome, Italy; (E.C.); (L.B.)
- Correspondence: (M.B.); (D.S.)
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, Tor Vergata University Hospital Foundation, 00133 Rome, Italy; (E.C.); (L.B.)
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Agostino Gemelli University Hospital IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (P.S.); (K.P.)
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- Oncology Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, Tor Vergata University Hospital Foundation, 00133 Rome, Italy; (V.F.); (D.C.); (M.R.)
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- Oncology Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, Tor Vergata University Hospital Foundation, 00133 Rome, Italy; (V.F.); (D.C.); (M.R.)
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy;
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- Oncology Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, Tor Vergata University Hospital Foundation, 00133 Rome, Italy; (V.F.); (D.C.); (M.R.)
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Agostino Gemelli University Hospital IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (P.S.); (K.P.)
- Institute of Dermatology, Cattolica del Sacro Cuore University, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, Tor Vergata University Hospital Foundation, 00133 Rome, Italy; (E.C.); (L.B.)
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Sibaud V, Beylot-Barry M, Protin C, Vigarios E, Recher C, Ysebaert L. Dermatological Toxicities of Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors. Am J Clin Dermatol 2020; 21:799-812. [PMID: 32613545 DOI: 10.1007/s40257-020-00535-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The development of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors represents a major breakthrough in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia and other B cell malignancies. The first-generation inhibitor ibrutinib works by covalent irreversible binding to BTK, a non-receptor tyrosine kinase of the TEC (transient erythroblastopenia of childhood) family that plays a critical role in the B-cell receptor signaling pathway. It also induces an 'off-target' inhibition of a range of other kinases including (but not limited to) epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), SRC, and other kinases of the TEC family (interleukin-2-inducible T-cell kinase [ITK], Tec, BMX). Dermatological toxicities are among the most common toxicities of ibrutinib, but remain of mild to moderate intensity in most cases and are readily manageable. Their incidence is highest during the first year of treatment and declines over time. In addition, it has been postulated that ibrutinib-related dermatologic adverse events are mediated by the direct binding to both BTK and other 'off-target' kinases. Bruising, ecchymoses, and petechiae represent the most characteristic dermatologic adverse events. Nail and hair changes are also common, as skin infections (opportunistic infections including herpes simplex and herpes zoster virus reactivations, and Staphylococcus aureus superinfection), folliculitis, and other types of rashes. Panniculitis, aphthous-like ulcerations with stomatitis, neutrophilic dermatosis, peripheral edema, and skin cracking can also occur. Next-generation BTK inhibitors, acalabrutinib and zanubrutinib, have been designed to optimize BTK inhibition and minimize off-target inhibition of alternative kinases (Tec, ITK, EGFR, SRC-family kinases). These drugs have been recently FDA-approved for relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma. Although the overall incidence of their toxicities is expected to be more limited, acalubrutinib and zanubrutinib are associated with a range of dermatologic toxic effects that appear to be similar to those previously described with ibrutinib, including bruising and ecchymoses, panniculitis, human herpesvirus infections, cellulitis, and skin rash. In particular, both drugs induce skin bleeding events in more than 30% of patients treated. However, the available dermatological data are still rather limited and will have to be consolidated prospectively. This review article analyses the wide spectrum of dermatological toxicities that can be encountered with first- and second-generation BTK inhibitors. Finally, recommendations for appropriate treatment as well as a synthesis algorithm for management are also proposed.
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- Vincent Sibaud
- Oncodermatology Department, Institut Claudius Regaud and Institut Universitaire du Cancer Toulouse Oncopole, 1 avenue Irène Joliot-Curie, 31059, Toulouse Cedex 9, France.
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- Dermatology Department, Hôpital Saint-André, INSERM U1053, Oncogenesis of Cutaneous Lymphoma, Bordeaux, France
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- Haematology Department, Institut Universitaire du Cancer Toulouse Oncopole, 1 avenue Irène Joliot-Curie, 31059, Toulouse Cedex 9, France
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- Oral Medicine Department, Institut Universitaire du Cancer Toulouse Oncopole, 1 avenue Irène Joliot-Curie, 31059, Toulouse Cedex 9, France
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- Haematology Department, Institut Universitaire du Cancer Toulouse Oncopole, 1 avenue Irène Joliot-Curie, 31059, Toulouse Cedex 9, France
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- Haematology Department, Institut Universitaire du Cancer Toulouse Oncopole, 1 avenue Irène Joliot-Curie, 31059, Toulouse Cedex 9, France
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Annunziata MC, De Stefano A, Fabbrocini G, Leo S, Marchetti P, Romano MC, Romano I. Current Recommendations and Novel Strategies for the Management of Skin Toxicities Related to Anti-EGFR Therapies in Patients with Metastatic Colorectal Cancer. Clin Drug Investig 2020; 39:825-834. [PMID: 31264159 DOI: 10.1007/s40261-019-00811-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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The use of targeted therapies, when added to conventional chemotherapy, has significantly improved clinical outcomes and survival of cancer patients. While targeted therapies do not have the systemic adverse reactions of chemotherapy, they are associated with toxicities that can be severe and impair patient quality of life and adherence to anti-cancer treatment. Panitumumab and cetuximab, two monoclonal antibodies against epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), are recommended for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). The majority of patients with mCRC who are treated with anti-EGFR therapy develop skin toxicities, including papulopustular rash (the most common), xerosis, painful cracks and fissures on the palms and soles of the feet, paronychia, pruritus, and abnormal hair and eyelash growth; they are also more prone to skin infections. Given the involvement of EGFR in normal epidermis physiology, development and function, skin toxicities caused by anti-EGFR therapy are not unexpected. In recent years, recommendations have been formulated for the prevention and treatment of anti-EGFR therapy-related skin toxicities. Indeed, proper and timely management of these toxicities is important for ensuring uninterrupted anti-cancer treatment and optimal outcomes. Here, we review the current knowledge of anti-EGFR therapy-related skin toxicities and the latest recommendations for their management. We also present a treatment approach for papulopustular rash based on the combination of fusidic acid plus betamethasone in a lipid-enriched topical formulation. The effectiveness of this approach is documented by the presentation of five cases successfully treated in clinical practice for anti-EGFR therapy-related rash.
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- Maria Carmela Annunziata
- Section of Dermatology, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- SC Oncologia Clinica Sperimentale Addome, Istituto Nazionale Tumori-IRCCS-Fondazione G. Pascale, Naples, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Ospedale Vito Fazzi, Lecce, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena, 324, 00161, Rome, Italy.
- IDI-IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
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- Dermatologist, UOC Oncologia, Ospedale "Sacro Cuore di Gesù" Gallipoli - Progetto Lilt, Lecce, Italy
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Tohyama M, Hamada M, Harada D, Kozuki T, Nogami N, Monden N, Kajiwara T, Nishina T. Clinical features and treatment of epidermal growth factor inhibitor-related late-phase papulopustular rash. J Dermatol 2019; 47:121-127. [PMID: 31803963 DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.15170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2019] [Accepted: 11/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Papulopustular rash, an acneiform rash, appears on the seborrheic region during the first to second week of treatment with an epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor (EGFRi). The rash gradually disappears after the fourth week; however, it persists or newly develops in other regions during EGFRi treatment. Because Staphylococcus aureus is frequently isolated from late-phase papulopustular rash, we assessed the incidence of bacterial infection and treatment outcomes of patients with late-phase papulopustular rash. Sixty-four cases treated with an EGFRi over 4 weeks who presented with papulopustular rash were assessed retrospectively. The median duration of EGFR inhibitor treatment was 5 months. Grade 2 and 3 papulopustular rash was observed in 47 and eight cases, respectively. Bacterial culture was performed in 51 cases, 50 of which yielded positive results: methicillin-sensitive S. aureus in 29, methicillin-resistant S. aureus in 14, Staphylococcus species in five, Pseudomonas aeruginosa in three, and other in four cases. Of the S. aureus isolates, 42% were resistant to minocycline and 40% to levofloxacin. After treatment with topical and/or oral antibiotics without topical corticosteroids, the papulopustular rash rapidly improved by an average of 2.9 ± 3.4 weeks. However, use of a combination of antibiotics and a topical corticosteroid prolonged the recovery period to an average of 18.9 ± 11.4 weeks. In conclusion, folliculitis that develops over 4 weeks after the initiation of EGFRi treatment is typically caused by staphylococcal infection. Bacterial culture is necessary due to the high rate of antibiotic resistance. It is important to distinguish late- from early-phase papulopustular rash and to treat using different approaches.
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- Mikiko Tohyama
- Department of Dermatology, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, Matsuyama, Japan
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- Department of Infectious Disease and Oncology, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, Matsuyama, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Oncology, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, Matsuyama, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Oncology, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, Matsuyama, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Oncology, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, Matsuyama, Japan
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, Matsuyama, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, Matsuyama, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, Matsuyama, Japan
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Chan FL, Shear NH, Shah N, Olteanu C, Hashimoto R, Dodiuk-Gad RP. New Discoveries and Updates on Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions Presented at the 24th World Congress of Dermatology, Milan, Italy, 2019. Drug Saf 2019; 43:179-187. [PMID: 31673951 DOI: 10.1007/s40264-019-00880-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- Felix L Chan
- Mississauga Academy of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Dermatology, BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Sunsari, Nepal
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Division of Dermatology, Keio University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel. .,Department of Dermatology, Emek Medical Centre, Yitshak Rabin Boulevard 21, Afula, 1834111, Israel.
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Peng Y, Li Q, Zhang J, Shen W, Zhang X, Sun C, Cui H. Update review of skin adverse events during treatment of lung cancer and colorectal carcinoma with epidermal growth receptor factor inhibitors. Biosci Trends 2018; 12:537-552. [PMID: 30555112 DOI: 10.5582/bst.2018.01246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The past decades have witnessed a rapid increase in the use of molecularly targeted therapies. One class of agents includes the epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors (EGFRIs), which afford patients longer progression-free survival (PFS) times, especially among non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and metastatic colorectal carcinoma (mCRC). Certain adverse effects, particularly skin toxicity, are mainly manifested as rash, xerosis, pruritus, nails changes, hair changes and mucositis. Previous studies reported the adverse events occurred based on the cutaneous inflammation reaction. Treatment recommended glucocorticoids and antibiotics. It is suggested that skin toxicity is an important issue because it usually affects patients' quality of life (QoL) and still causes dose reduction or discontinuation of targeted therapies. For these reasons, more and more oncologists and dermatologists recognize the importance of recognition and management of skin toxicities with the expansion in availability of EGFRIs. In this review, we conducted a systematic review of recent data to examine the types and frequencies of dermatologic toxicities associated with anti-epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) therapies in NSCLC and mCRC. In addition, we would like to explore the management and treatment options currently used by clinicians based on the possible mechanism.
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- Yanmei Peng
- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital
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- Department of Integrative Oncology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital
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Cho YT, Chen KL, Sheen YS, Yang CW, Liau JY, Cheng YP, Chu CY. Purpuric Drug Eruptions Caused by Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitors for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Clinicopathologic Study of 32 Cases. JAMA Dermatol 2017; 153:906-910. [PMID: 28538945 DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.0903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Importance Purpuric skin lesions have only rarely been reported in patients receiving epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors. However, their clinical and histopathologic presentations have varied considerably. Objective To characterize purpuric skin eruptions caused by epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors. Design, Setting, and Participants This prospective study enrolled 32 patients who presented to an integrated dermato-oncologic clinic in a tertiary referral medical center with purpuric skin lesions after using epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors from January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2015. Exposures Epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors, including gefitinib, erlotinib, and afatinib. Main Outcomes and Measures Clinical presentations, histopathologic features, laboratory examinations, and treatment outcomes of patients with purpuric drug eruptions. Results Thirty-two patients, 14 with purpuric drug eruptions without pustules (mean [SD] age, 60 [11] years; 12 female and 2 male) and 18 with purpuric drug eruptions with pustules (mean [SD] age, 64 [11] years; 12 female and 6 male), were identified. The median time to development of skin lesions was 3.5 months. The clinical presentations were characterized by purpuric macules, papules, and confluent plaques predominantly on the lower extremities. Pustules in various sizes could be found in 18 patients (56%). Eleven patients (34%) had skin lesions that covered places other than the lower extremities. Eczema craquelé-like features developed in 13 patients (41%). Bacterial pathogens were frequently identified in these skin lesions. Among them, Staphylococcus aureus was the most predominant and was found in 20 patients (63%), commonly in those with cutaneous pustules. Epidermal dysmaturation, neutrophil exocytosis, perivascular infiltration of lymphocytes and neutrophils, red blood cell extravasation, and plumping endothelium were the main histopathologic features. The expressions of filaggrin and human β-defensin 2 in lesional skin of these patients were markedly reduced. All patients improved after receiving at least 1 week of systemic antibiotic treatment; the doses of epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors were also changed for 14 patients (44%). Conclusions and Relevance Purpuric drug eruptions caused by epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors are uncommon and have characteristic clinical and histopathologic presentations. The role of bacterial pathogens in this reaction is important and requires further exploration.
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- Yung-Tsu Cho
- Department of Dermatology, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Pathology, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Dermatology, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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Subantimicrobial-dose doxycycline monohydrate in dermatology. Wien Med Wochenschr 2015; 165:499-503. [PMID: 26564206 DOI: 10.1007/s10354-015-0399-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2015] [Accepted: 10/27/2015] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Subantimicrobial doxycycline is an anti-inflammatory drug that decreases cathelicidin, kallikrein 5, reactive oxygen species, nitric oxide, and matrix metalloproteinases. Clinical trials demonstrated a comparable efficacy to 100-mg doxycycline in papulopustular rosacea with improvement of inflammatory lesions, quality of life, and improved safety profile. Case series and case reports suggested efficacy in other inflammatory skin diseases. The response of papulopustular rash during targeted anticancer therapies is mixed. Further studies are needed.
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