Neutrophilic dermatosis of the dorsal hands: response to dapsone monotherapy

Abstract: Neutrophilic dermatosis of the dorsal hands is considered a rare and localized variant of Sweet's syndrome. Although the etiology is unknown, there are reports of association with infections, neoplasias, autoimmune diseases and medications. Histopathology shows a dense neutrophilic inflammatory infiltrate in the dermis. Treatment is based on the administration of systemic corticosteroids; however, a combination of medications is useful, given the frequency of relapses. The authors report a classic and clinically exuberant case of neutrophilic dermatosis of the dorsal hands, with excellent response to oral dapsone treatment, and offer a brief literature review.

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Main Authors:	Ramos,Felipe Siqueira, Ferreira,Flávia Regina, Rabay,Fátima Maria de Oliveira, Lira,Marcia Lanzoni de Alvarenga
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2018
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0365-05962018000500730
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