title: Erythema multiforme bullosum due to dapsone.
abstract: Two cases of tuberculoid leprosy who developed erythema multiforme bullosum (EMB) due to Dapsone (DDS) is reported. Burning and itching sensations were found to be the prominent prodromal symptoms. The patients gave history of urticaria and bronchial asthma. Salient clinical features and further management of the cases by desensitization with slow induction to DDS under cover of steroids and antihistamines have been discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003622:Dapsone / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004892:Erythema Multiforme / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D003622:Dapsone