Behçet's Syndrome with Pyoderma‐Gangrenosum‐Like Lesions Treated Successfully with Dapsone Monotherapy

• DOI: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2004.tb00604.x
• Publication Date: 2014-07-22T09:41:12Z
• Authors: Arun Joshi; Mamta
• Keywords: Dapsone; Wound care

Abstract Behçet's syndrome (BS) is a rare multisystem disorder belonging to group of neutrophilic dermatoses. We report 65‐year‐old male patient who had suffered from recurrent painful orogenital ulcers for 50 years the age 15 and started developing pustular bullous lesions evolving into non‐healing similar those seen in pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) two months prior presenting us. There was no evidence systemic disease or malignancy. Routine baseline investigations were within normal limits. The treated successfully with dapsone, antibiotics, local wound care.