Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Mar 16, 2025; 13(8): 97677
Published online Mar 16, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i8.97677
Table 2 Grading and management of immune-related dermatitis
Grading
Description
Recommendation for grade I
Recommendation for grade II
Recommendation for grade III
Grade 1Asymptomatic; blisters covering < 10% of the body surface area (BSA); topical potent glucocorticoidsEmergency dermatology consultation; routine blood, liver, and kidney function, electrolytes, and C-reactive protein (CRP) tests
Grade 2Painful blisters covering 10%-30% of the BSA; limited daily use of toolsSuspension of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) treatment until the toxicity is < grade I; prednisone/methylprednisolone (0.5–1 mg/kg/d]); routine blood, liver, and kidney function, electrolyte, and CRP testsEmergency dermatology consultation
Grade 3Blisters covering > 30% of the BSA; significant limitation in self-care and daily life; Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS) or toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)Permanent discontinuation of treatment with ICIs; prednisone/methylprednisolone (1–2 mg/kg/d); hospital admission to the burn ward, intensive care unit monitoring or emergency consultation with a dermatologist, ophthalmologist, and urologist; test for routine blood indicators, liver and kidney functions, electrolyte levels, CRP, complement, and other relevant inflammatory factorsSkin biopsy when necessary
Grade 4Blisters covering > 30% of the BSA; concurrent fluid and electrolyte abnormities; lethal SJS or TEN