Dapsone and severe hypoalbuminaemia in dermatitis herpetiformis.
A case of severe hypoalbuminaemia in a patient on long-term dapsone treatment for dermatitis herpetiformis is described. The mechanism for this complication is uncertain, but increased intravascular albumin catabolism has been suggested.
D003622:Dapsone / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003874:Dermatitis Herpetiformis / Q000097:blood* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012709:Serum Albumin / Q000172:deficiency*; D013997:Time Factors
D012709:Serum Albumin; D003622:Dapsone