Annular subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus responsive to dapsone

J Am Acad Dermatol. 1984 Sep;11(3):397-401. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(84)70180-0.

Abstract

Two patients with annular subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus were treated with dapsone. Development of new lesions was prevented and steady improvement was noted, with eventual complete resolution of skin eruptions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Aged
  • Child, Preschool
  • Dapsone / administration & dosage
  • Dapsone / therapeutic use*
  • Facial Dermatoses / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid / diagnosis
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid / drug therapy*
  • Remission, Spontaneous
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Dapsone