Infusion of Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase–Activating Polypeptide-38 in Patients with Rosacea Induces Flushing and Facial Edema that Can Be Attenuated by Sumatriptan
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Background: The pathogenesis of rosacea is incompletely understood. Signaling neuropeptides, including PACAP, a regulator of vasodilation and edema, are upregulated in rosacea skin. Here, we evaluated PACAP38-induced rosacea features and examined whether a 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonist could reduce these features. Methods: A total of 35 patients with erythematotelangiectatic rosacea received an intravenous infusion of 10 pmol/kg/minute of PACAP38 followed by an intravenous infusion of 4 mg sumatriptan or placebo (saline) on two study days in a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, and cross-over trial. Results: PACAP38 increased facial skin blood flow by 90%, dilated the superficial temporal artery by 56%, and induced prolonged flushing and facial edema. Compared with placebo, sumatriptan reduced PACAP38-induced facial skin blood flow for 50 minutes (P = 0.023), constricted the superficial temporal artery for 80 minutes (P = 0.010), and reduced duration of flushing (P = 0.001) and facial edema (P < 0.001). Conclusions: We established a clinical experimental model of rosacea features and showed that sumatriptan was able to attenuate PACAP38-induced rosacea flushing and edema. Findings support a key role of PACAP38 in rosacea flushing pathogenesis. It remains unknown whether PACAP38 inhibition can improve rosacea. Trial register: The trial was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03878784 in March 2019.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Investigative Dermatology |
Volume | 141 |
Issue number | 7 |
Pages (from-to) | 1687-1698 |
Number of pages | 12 |
ISSN | 0022-202X |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2021 |
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