Bullous eosinophilic cellulitis in a child treated with dapsone

Area of Science:

• Dermatology
• Pediatric Dermatology
• Rare Diseases

Background:

• Eosinophilic cellulitis, also known as Wells syndrome, is a rare inflammatory skin condition.
• Bullous lesions are an uncommon presentation, particularly in pediatric cases.

Observation:

• A 9-year-old boy presented with bullous eosinophilic cellulitis.
• The condition was resistant to standard corticosteroid therapy.

Findings:

• Successful treatment of recalcitrant bullous eosinophilic cellulitis was achieved with oral dapsone.
• Dapsone demonstrated efficacy in a pediatric patient with this rare presentation.

Implications:

• Oral dapsone represents a viable therapeutic option for steroid-refractory bullous eosinophilic cellulitis in children.
• This case expands treatment strategies for rare pediatric dermatological conditions.