Skin toxicity caused by EGFR antagonists-an autoinflammatory condition triggered by deregulated IL-1 signaling?

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Published on: October 12, 2012

Ulrich Rodeck1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Cutaneous Biology and Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. ulrich.rodeck@mail.tju.edu

Journal of Cellular Physiology
|September 11, 2008
PubMed

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Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) blockade in cancer patients can cause acne-like skin issues. This occurs due to EGFR

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Oncology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Acne-like skin eruptions are a common side effect of EGFR inhibitor cancer therapies.
  • These eruptions are characterized by sterile inflammation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the mechanisms behind EGFR inhibitor-induced acneiform eruptions.
  • To investigate the role of EGFR signaling in hair follicle inflammation.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of pathogenic mechanisms.
  • Focus on EGFR blockade in outer root sheath keratinocytes.
  • Analysis of interleukin-1-dependent inflammatory networks.

Main Results:

  • EGFR signaling appears to restrain inflammatory mediators.
  • EGFR blockade may disrupt the control of inflammation at the hair follicle.

Conclusions:

  • EGFR plays a role in regulating inflammatory responses in the hair follicle.
  • Understanding this mechanism could lead to better management of skin toxicities in cancer patients.

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