Is it worth treating my non-painful leucocytoclastis vasculitis with Dapsone which has toxicity?

9 Jun 2011

Hey sajna,

Treatment of leucoytoclastic vasculitis depends on the etiology or cause of the allergic reaction. If you have chronic vasculitis which only involves the skin then treatment with medications such as steroids may not be necessary. But Dapsone is an antiinfective agent. It has antibacterial properties. If there are signs of this rash being infected then you may well need the Dapsone. I am assuming you were prescribed the pill and not the cream?

While taking the Dapsone, you will want to have regular blood work done to check for liver function. For further information on dapsone go to:

http://www.drugs.com/mtm/dapsone.html

Best wishes,

Laurie