Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Inhibitor-Induced Inflammatory Alopecia in Woman With Ovarian Cancer

J Drugs Dermatol. 2024 Apr 1;23(4):e102-e103. doi: 10.36849/JDD.7802.

Abstract

Inflammatory alopecia is an increasingly reported side effect of targeted cancer therapies. Here we report one case of inflammatory alopecia secondary to mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase (MEK) inhibitor agent Trametinib in a woman with ovarian cancer. Biopsies of the scalp were consistent with early scarring alopecia compatible with drug-induced alopecia. Significant improvement in hair loss occurred after treatment with intralesional Kenalog (ILK) injections and oral isotretinoin. Though acute alopecia has been described in patients using MEK inhibitors, this is the first reported case of inflammatory alopecia.  J Drugs Dermatol. 2024;23(4):7802.     doi:10.36849/JDD.7802e &nbsp.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Alopecia* / chemically induced
  • Alopecia* / diagnosis
  • Alopecia* / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Kinases / adverse effects
  • Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases
  • Ovarian Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Protein Kinase Inhibitors / adverse effects
  • Triamcinolone Acetonide

Substances

  • Triamcinolone Acetonide
  • Protein Kinase Inhibitors
  • Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Kinases
  • Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases