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Dapsone-induced photodermatitis in a patient with linear IgA dermatosis

S Stöckel1, M Meurer, G Wozel

  • 1Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technical University of Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307 Dresden, Germany.

Summary

Dapsone (4, 4' diaminodiphenylsulfone) can cause photosensitivity, a rare side effect. This study shows it occurs in inflammatory skin disorders, not just leprosy, and involves dapsone metabolites.

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