Bullous Type 2 Lepra Reaction: A Rare Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Putta Nagarajan Hrithik Dakssesh, Kamaraj Balakrishnan, Selvanathan Keerthivasan, Kukunoor Pruthvi Raj, Manichandana Katta, Manideep Katta, Sah Biki Kumar
Primary Institution: Madurai Medical College
Conclusion
The treatment for the patient was highly effective, leading to the cessation of new bullous lesions and healing of existing ones.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with a 1-year history of bullous lesions on palms and soles.
- Investigations confirmed multibacillary lepromatous leprosy.
- Treatment included systemic corticosteroids and multidrug therapy for leprosy.
Takeaway
A woman had a rare skin reaction from leprosy that caused blisters, but with the right treatment, she got better and her skin healed.
Methodology
The case involved differential diagnosis, routine blood investigations, nerve conduction studies, and skin smears to confirm leprosy.
Limitations
The case report is based on a single patient, limiting the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
A 42-year-old woman from India.
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