[Dapsone: an opportunity to spare corticoid use for Henoch-Schönlein treatment? A case report]

Rev Med Liege. 2007 Dec;62(12):710-2.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Dapsone is a sulfone essentially used to treat leprae. We describe, here, a somewhat rare indication of dapsone: corticoid sparing in the treatment of particular forms of Henoch-Schönlein.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / administration & dosage
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Adult
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Dapsone / administration & dosage
  • Dapsone / therapeutic use*
  • Drug Resistance
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Humans
  • IgA Vasculitis / drug therapy*
  • Male

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Dapsone