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Description

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has reviewed complications associated with immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy.


Patient selection: skin rash following therapy with an immune checkpoint inhibitor

 

Parameters:

(1) signs and symptoms (pruritius, tenderness, burning, tightness)

(2) percent body surface area (BSA) affected

(3) activities of daily living (ADL)

 

Signs and Symptoms

Percent BSA

Activities of Daily Living

Grade

none or mild

< 10%

not affected

G1

milt to moderate

10-30%

limits instrumental ADL

G2

moderate to severe

> 30%

limits self-care ADL

G3

severe; life threatening

NA

NA

G4

 

The diagnosis requires exclusion of other conditions that may cause a rash.


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