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What Causes A Persistent Leg Rash After Discontinuation Of Dapsone?
Question: If I have just come off my dapsone, and am still cutting back on prednisone, would that explain why I still have a leg rash? Many blood tests show nothing serious.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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I read your question and i understand your concern. Recent discontinuation of dapsone with persistent leg rash are connected. Dapsone causes dermatitis, photosensitivity and exfoliative dermatitis and all these can present with a rash and despite stopping the medicine rash may take a while ot fade away. Your dermatologist has already ruled out any worries, so just wait and observe the rash, it will keep fading in a week or two.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Supportive care, no worries
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Recent discontinuation of dapsone with persistent leg rash are connected. Dapsone causes dermatitis, photosensitivity and exfoliative dermatitis and all these can present with a rash and despite stopping the medicine rash may take a while ot fade away. Your dermatologist has already ruled out any worries, so just wait and observe the rash, it will keep fading in a week or two.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
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