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Management of Immune-Related Cutaneous Adverse Reactions to PD-1 and PD-L1 Inhibitors for the Inpatient Dermatologist

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) and programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) inhibitors are immunotherapeutic agents associated with a range of auto-inflammatory cutaneous toxicities. This paper reviews the clinical approach to the diagnosis and management of immune-related cutaneous adverse events (irCAEs) to PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitors, with emphasis on disease processes practitioners may encounter in hospitalized patients.

Recent Findings

A systematic approach for suspected irCAEs has been well-detailed in recent clinical guidelines. However, the breadth of irCAE manifestations and treatment options continues to be actively delineated in the literature.

Summary

The characterization and management of irCAEs is an ever-evolving realm of oncodermatology. The dermatologist’s role is to limit morbidity and mortality, maximize quality of life, and prevent discontinuation of immunotherapy. Non-steroidal immunomodulatory agents are being increasingly utilized for moderate to severe cutaneous reactions and present an opportunity for further research into safe and effective therapies.

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Chadha, S., Para, A.J. & Choi, J. Management of Immune-Related Cutaneous Adverse Reactions to PD-1 and PD-L1 Inhibitors for the Inpatient Dermatologist. Curr Derm Rep 9, 231–243 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13671-020-00314-1

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