Which one of the following is the treatment of choice for Dermatitis Herpetiformis?
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Dapsone Dapsone is the t/t of choice for dermatitis herpetiformisT/t of Dermatitis HerpetiformisGluten free diet slow to act on the skin lesion (several months) though the bowel changes revert to normal quickly. However a gluten free diet may be difficult to follow.Dapsone (100-200 mg daily for adults) and Sulph pyridine works dramatically.Response (within 4& - 72 hours) to Dapsone has been used as therapeutic test for diagnosis of dermatitis herpetiformis.Both these drugs can cause rashes hemolytic anemia Thrombocytopenia Methemoglobinemia Peripheral neuropathyRegular monitoring of blood count is therefore essential.
Corticosteroids
Dapsone
Methotrexate
Retinoids