Dapsone-induced motor peripheral neuropathy in pemphigus foliaceus.
We describe a case of pemphigus foliaceus complicated by dapsone-induced motor peripheral neuropathy. This idiosyncratic dapsone side-effect, which is rare other than in leprosy patients, was noteworthy for both its rapid onset, occurring within a month of commencing treatment, and its profound and prolonged nature.
Rhodes
L E
LE
Department of Dermatology, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, UK.
Coleman
M D
MD
Lewis-Jones
M S
MS
D000328:Adult; D003622:Dapsone / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007917:Leprostatic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010392:Pemphigus / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology
D007917:Leprostatic Agents; D003622:Dapsone