Topical Application of Aprepitant Inhibits Erlotinib-Induced Facial Dermatitis and Hair Loss

    I. Tong Mak, Jay H. Kramer, Joanna J. Chmielinska, William B. Weglicki
    Studysummary In this study, researchers found that applying topical aprepitant, which blocks substance P receptors, significantly reduced facial dermatitis and hair loss in rats experiencing erlotinib-induced skin side effects, highlighting the neurogenic inflammation's role and the protective effect of ROS inhibition.
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