title: DDS-induced photosensitivity with reference to six case reports.
abstract: Photosensitivity as an adverse reaction to DDS was recognized in 6 patients of our hospital during the summer of 1988. The clinical manifestations and also the management of those patients are given in detail. All doctors and health workers involved with leprosy need to be aware of such a problem and to take correct decisions after weighing the risk of photosensitivity against the potential benefit of DDS.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dhanapaul
mesh_terms: D010129:4-Aminobenzoic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D003622:Dapsone / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015034:Zinc Oxide / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists; D003622:Dapsone; D011239:Prednisolone; D015034:Zinc Oxide; D010129:4-Aminobenzoic Acid