Pembrolizumab-associated exacerbation of lichen planopilaris in a patient with metastatic melanoma
LPP is an underrecognized follicular irAE. The timing, clinical course, and histopathologic findings suggest pembrolizumab-induced exacerbation. Causality was assessed using the Naranjo Algorithm, with a score of 6, indicating a probable adverse drug reaction. This case reinforces the importance of early recognition and tailored dermatologic care in patients receiving ICI therapy.
Authors
- Hudson Dutra Rezende (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7039-790X)
- Thiago Bianco Leal
- Gabriela Sartori Fiorese
- Maria Fernanda Reis Gavazzoni Dias
Institutions
- Lusíada University of Lisbon (PT)
- Polydoro Ernani de São Thiago University Hospital (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice
- Published
- 2026-02-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/10781552261416060
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 24.20