Dapsone is used in -
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Dermatitis herpetiformis Dermatologic conditions in which dapsone is used:Dermatitis herpetiformisErythema elevatum diutinumPemphigusPemphigoidBullous lupus erythematosusAdverse effects of dapsoneo The most common adverse effect of dapsone is hemolytic anaemia (Patients with G-6-PP deficiency are more susceptible).o Second most common adverse effect is methemoglobinemia.o Other side effects are - Nausea, anorexia, headache, paresthesia, drug fever, mental symptoms, rashes, fixed drug eruption, hypermelanosis (Pigmentation), phototoxicity, exfoliative dermatitis, hepatitis, agranulocytosis, lepra reaction and sulfone syndrome, infectious mononucleosis like syndrome.
Dermatitis herpetiformis
Pityriasis rosacea
Contact dermatitis
Oculocutaneous albinism
Anti-Leprotic