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ERYTHEMA ELEVATUM DIUTINUM: AN UNUSUAL REACTION TO STREPTOCOCCAL ANTIGEN AND RESPONSE TO DAPSONE.

Authors :
Cream, J. J.
Levene, G. M.
Calnan, C. D.
Source :
British Journal of Dermatology; May1971, Vol. 84 Issue 5, p393-399, 7p
Publication Year :
1971

Abstract

Two patients with erythema elevatum diutinum are reported. Both developed late haemorrhagic necrotic reactions at the sites of intradermal tests with streptococcal antigen. Biopsy of these sites revealed leucocytoclastic vasculitis. One of the patients responded to Dapsone. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00070963
Volume :
84
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
British Journal of Dermatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
15665644
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.1971.tb02522.x