An unusual case of multibacillary leprosy mimicking prurigo nodularis

Abstract

Abstract Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease with a wide range of clinical manifestations. The early diagnosis of leprosy is a worldwide challenge. We present a case of leprosy with unusual severe pruritus and generalized excoriated papules and nodules.

Keywords

• leprosy
• multibacillary
• prurigo