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Asked for male, 40 years old from Bargarh
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Looks like he has got drug resistant leprosy. He will need to take medicines for a minimum of 2 years so that the recurrence is not there. Is he consistent in taking medicines because it is very important. He cannot miss any doses. He will need a different line of treatment. Please send the pics and I will be able to guide you better
Asked for Female, 25 years old from Delhi
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MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy...read more
Dermatologist•Bangalore
Asked for male, 37 years old from Chandrapur
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Dear Lybrate user
Leprosy is caused by Mycobacterium leprae.. It can present with light coloured patches with loss of sensation or red raised lesions over body.. Treatment for 12 months is needed to cure the disease..
Leprosy is caused by Mycobacterium leprae.. It can present with light coloured patches with loss of sensation or red raised lesions over body.. Treatment for 12 months is needed to cure the disease..
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MBBS, PG - Diploma In Clinical Pathology...read more
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Nodular scabies consists of eradication of the active infestation with scabicidal medications such as permethrin or ivermectin. The application of topical corticosteroids or calcineurin inhibitors are often required to the affected areas, remember that you will get this treatment in the first stage of the disease. If the disease is old, without delay, get treatment under the supervision of a good dermatologist. If you need, you can take treatment online with us. Complete cure is possible with pr...more
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