Case report of delayed treatment of Lepromatous Leprosy masquerading as
Acne vulgaris in Post Elimination Era in Nepal
Abstract
Leprosy affects multiple systems causing morbidity.1 However with
attainment of global elimination and prevalence being 0.89/10000 at
national level; it is seldom considered a diagnosis when it doesn’t
manifest telltale signs. 2,3 Leprosy can masquerade various
dermatological, orthopedic or neurological problems thus delaying the
diagnosis.