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Question: hello doctor
i m 33 yrs old female.
i m suffering frm a type of skin problem frm almost a year. my skin of feet and hand finger peals off and sometimes to a extent that cuts appear n they burn alot .also there is too much itching
i consulted a doctor n he told me i have some sort of allergy. he prescribed me zempred ebast dapsone and h fusidic cream and canestine cream. zempred was discontinued after a month.
l got relief. but i m confused and worried as i read on net that dapsone is given to treat leprosy. so why my doc is giving me dapsone when he told me i hv some sort of allergy??
please answer..
i m 33 yrs old female.
i m suffering frm a type of skin problem frm almost a year. my skin of feet and hand finger peals off and sometimes to a extent that cuts appear n they burn alot .also there is too much itching
i consulted a doctor n he told me i have some sort of allergy. he prescribed me zempred ebast dapsone and h fusidic cream and canestine cream. zempred was discontinued after a month.
l got relief. but i m confused and worried as i read on net that dapsone is given to treat leprosy. so why my doc is giving me dapsone when he told me i hv some sort of allergy??
please answer..
Brief Answer:
Apart from leprosy dapsone is used in many other diseases
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
According to your history you are having hyperkeratotic eczema. It is a type of eczema which can be endogenous due to internal sensitivity of the individual or due to external causes like soaps, detergents or other chemicals.
The medicines prescribed to you are ok. As far as dapsone is concerned it is indicated in many conditions apart from leprosy like lichen planus, eczemas, etc.
You don't have to worry as your symptoms are not at all of leprosy and you have been prescribed dapsone for some other indication.
I hope to have answered your query.
I would be happy to clarify any further doubts .
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Apart from leprosy dapsone is used in many other diseases
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
According to your history you are having hyperkeratotic eczema. It is a type of eczema which can be endogenous due to internal sensitivity of the individual or due to external causes like soaps, detergents or other chemicals.
The medicines prescribed to you are ok. As far as dapsone is concerned it is indicated in many conditions apart from leprosy like lichen planus, eczemas, etc.
You don't have to worry as your symptoms are not at all of leprosy and you have been prescribed dapsone for some other indication.
I hope to have answered your query.
I would be happy to clarify any further doubts .
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thanks Doctor for ur reply.
i m relieved after ur answer
My concern was if I m given an in appropriate medicine (dapsone)?
Are there any long term side effect of such medication?
How long the treatment is suppose to continue?
i m relieved after ur answer
My concern was if I m given an in appropriate medicine (dapsone)?
Are there any long term side effect of such medication?
How long the treatment is suppose to continue?
Brief Answer:
Duration ot treatment depends on your doctor, no long term side effects
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Dapsone is not normally indicated in hyperkeratotic eczema. It can lead to side effects in few individuals. The most commomly encountered side effects are haemolytic anemia, decreased leukocyte and platelet count, neuropathy and rash. There are as such no long term side effects.
The duration of dapsone depends on your treating doctor. It can range from 1-3 months.
You can discuss with your doctor and request him to stop dapsone if it is not very essential.
Regards
Duration ot treatment depends on your doctor, no long term side effects
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Dapsone is not normally indicated in hyperkeratotic eczema. It can lead to side effects in few individuals. The most commomly encountered side effects are haemolytic anemia, decreased leukocyte and platelet count, neuropathy and rash. There are as such no long term side effects.
The duration of dapsone depends on your treating doctor. It can range from 1-3 months.
You can discuss with your doctor and request him to stop dapsone if it is not very essential.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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