title: Linear IgA dermatosis with severe arthralgia.
abstract: Linear IgA dermatosis with severe arthralgia is a rare clinical syndrome. Streptococcal infection may be important in its pathogenesis. The rash and arthralgia respond to dapsone although additional treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and/or corticosteroids may be necessary. A case is presented which illustrates these features.
authors.affiliation: Auckland Hospital, New Zealand.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Hepburn
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.forename: G B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Pigeon
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Begg
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000032:analysis*; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D010146:Pain / Q000150:complications*; D012872:Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / Q000150:complications / Q000276:immunology*
chemical_list: D007074:Immunoglobulin G