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Granuloma faciale treated with topical dapsone: a case report
Olubukola Babalola, Jessica Zhang, Arni Kristjansson
1University of Connecticut School of Medicine.
Dermatology Online Journal
|August 23, 2014
Summary
Granuloma faciale, a rare facial skin condition, can be challenging to treat. This case study shows successful treatment of nasal granuloma faciale using topical dapsone 5% gel.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Cutaneous Medicine
Background:
- Granuloma faciale (GF) is an uncommon, therapy-resistant facial dermatosis.
- Existing treatments for GF offer variable efficacy and can cause disfigurement.
Observation:
- A patient presented with granuloma faciale localized to the nasal tip.
- Previous treatments had not been specified, but the condition persisted.
Findings:
- Topical dapsone 5% gel was administered to the affected nasal tip.
- The granuloma faciale demonstrated successful resolution with topical dapsone treatment.
Implications:
- Topical dapsone 5% gel presents a potential novel therapeutic option for localized granuloma faciale.
- This case highlights a new application for dapsone in managing recalcitrant skin disorders.
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