Repurposing Historic Drugs for Neutrophil-Mediated Inflammation in Skin Disorders

Neutrophil-mediated inflammation is a key feature of immune-mediated chronic skin disorders, but the mechanistic understanding of neutrophil involvement in these conditions remains incomplete. Dapsone, colchicine, and tetracyclines are established drugs within the dermatologist’s therapeutic armamen...

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Main Authors: Ludovica Franceschin, Alessia Guidotti, Roberto Mazzetto, Jacopo Tartaglia, Christian Ciolfi, Mauro Alaibac, Alvise Sernicola
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author Ludovica Franceschin
Alessia Guidotti
Roberto Mazzetto
Jacopo Tartaglia
Christian Ciolfi
Mauro Alaibac
Alvise Sernicola
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description Neutrophil-mediated inflammation is a key feature of immune-mediated chronic skin disorders, but the mechanistic understanding of neutrophil involvement in these conditions remains incomplete. Dapsone, colchicine, and tetracyclines are established drugs within the dermatologist’s therapeutic armamentarium that are credited with potent anti-neutrophilic effects. Anti-neutrophilic drugs have established themselves as versatile agents in the treatment of a wide range of dermatological conditions. Some of these agents are approved for the management of specific dermatologic conditions, but most of their current uses are off-label and only supported by isolated reports or case series. Their anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties make them particularly valuable in managing auto-immune bullous diseases, neutrophilic dermatoses, eosinophilic dermatoses, interface dermatitis, and granulomatous diseases that are the focus of this review. By inhibiting inflammatory pathways, reducing cytokine production, and modulating immune responses, they contribute significantly to the treatment and management of these complex skin conditions. Their use continues to evolve as our understanding of these diseases deepens, and they remain a cornerstone of dermatological therapy.
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spelling doaj-art-a3a749d89aaa4800af7ee62cb3cd98c02024-12-27T14:13:40ZengMDPI AGBiomolecules2218-273X2024-11-011412151510.3390/biom14121515Repurposing Historic Drugs for Neutrophil-Mediated Inflammation in Skin DisordersLudovica Franceschin0Alessia Guidotti1Roberto Mazzetto2Jacopo Tartaglia3Christian Ciolfi4Mauro Alaibac5Alvise Sernicola6Dermatology Unit, Department of Medicine (DIMED), University of Padua, 35121 Padova, ItalyDermatology Unit, Department of Medicine (DIMED), University of Padua, 35121 Padova, ItalyDermatology Unit, Department of Medicine (DIMED), University of Padua, 35121 Padova, ItalyDermatology Unit, Department of Medicine (DIMED), University of Padua, 35121 Padova, ItalyDermatology Unit, Department of Medicine (DIMED), University of Padua, 35121 Padova, ItalyDermatology Unit, Department of Medicine (DIMED), University of Padua, 35121 Padova, ItalyDermatology Unit, Department of Medicine (DIMED), University of Padua, 35121 Padova, ItalyNeutrophil-mediated inflammation is a key feature of immune-mediated chronic skin disorders, but the mechanistic understanding of neutrophil involvement in these conditions remains incomplete. Dapsone, colchicine, and tetracyclines are established drugs within the dermatologist’s therapeutic armamentarium that are credited with potent anti-neutrophilic effects. Anti-neutrophilic drugs have established themselves as versatile agents in the treatment of a wide range of dermatological conditions. Some of these agents are approved for the management of specific dermatologic conditions, but most of their current uses are off-label and only supported by isolated reports or case series. Their anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties make them particularly valuable in managing auto-immune bullous diseases, neutrophilic dermatoses, eosinophilic dermatoses, interface dermatitis, and granulomatous diseases that are the focus of this review. By inhibiting inflammatory pathways, reducing cytokine production, and modulating immune responses, they contribute significantly to the treatment and management of these complex skin conditions. Their use continues to evolve as our understanding of these diseases deepens, and they remain a cornerstone of dermatological therapy.https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/14/12/1515dapsonecolchicinetetracyclineneutrophilsautoimmune bullous disorderspsoriasis
spellingShingle Ludovica Franceschin
Alessia Guidotti
Roberto Mazzetto
Jacopo Tartaglia
Christian Ciolfi
Mauro Alaibac
Alvise Sernicola
Repurposing Historic Drugs for Neutrophil-Mediated Inflammation in Skin Disorders
Biomolecules
dapsone
colchicine
tetracycline
neutrophils
autoimmune bullous disorders
psoriasis
title Repurposing Historic Drugs for Neutrophil-Mediated Inflammation in Skin Disorders
title_full Repurposing Historic Drugs for Neutrophil-Mediated Inflammation in Skin Disorders
title_fullStr Repurposing Historic Drugs for Neutrophil-Mediated Inflammation in Skin Disorders
title_full_unstemmed Repurposing Historic Drugs for Neutrophil-Mediated Inflammation in Skin Disorders
title_short Repurposing Historic Drugs for Neutrophil-Mediated Inflammation in Skin Disorders
title_sort repurposing historic drugs for neutrophil mediated inflammation in skin disorders
topic dapsone
colchicine
tetracycline
neutrophils
autoimmune bullous disorders
psoriasis
url https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/14/12/1515
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