Leprosy on the scalp

An Bras Dermatol. 2016 Sep-Oct;91(5 suppl 1):69-71. doi: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20164391.

Abstract

Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. This bacillus has a high predilection for skin and peripheral nerves. The scalp's anatomical properties do not favor the development of such mycobacterium. We report a case of leprosy with scalp involvement, a rare occurrence in our literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Alopecia / microbiology
  • Alopecia / pathology
  • Biopsy
  • Humans
  • Leprosy, Multibacillary / complications
  • Leprosy, Multibacillary / pathology*
  • Male
  • Scalp / pathology
  • Scalp Dermatoses / microbiology*
  • Scalp Dermatoses / pathology*