Involvement of scalp in leprosy.
Indian J Lepr
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2005 Jan-Mar; 77(1): 47-50
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in English
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| ID: sea-55028
ABSTRACT
It is generally believed that hairy scalp is an immune zone for leprosy lesion, because of the higher temperature of the scalp, which is not suitable for the habitation of lepra bacilli. Here is a report of borderline tuberculoid leprosy involving scalp and the right side of the face. The patient also had features of type 1 lepra reaction and facial palsy on the right side.
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Main subject:
Scalp
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Female
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Humans
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Prednisolone
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Leprosy, Borderline
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Leprostatic Agents
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Middle Aged
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Lepr
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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