title: Dapsone-induced motor peripheral neuropathy in pemphigus foliaceus.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Rhodes
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Coleman
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Lewis-Jones
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D007917:Leprostatic Agents; D003622:Dapsone