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Hansens Disease

Hansen's disease is otherwise known as leprosy. It is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae causing skin lesions and nerve damage. The symptoms are red skin patches, numbness, and weakness in the hand and feet. It is treated by taking multi-drug therapy.

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I have itching and hair issues. Please help.

Query: Dear Doctor, I have skin disease with itching in hands and legs along with heavy hair fall problem. I have attached my medical report and prescription (attachment removed to protect privacy). Give me advice and details related to the disease. Also I need more details about the prescription.  Read Full »


Dr. Meha Malhotra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your biopsy shows hansen's disease or leprosy in common language. To help you better, I need a few photos of the lesion and few more details. Also kindly answer the following questions: Do you have any dry hypopigmented patch anywhere on the body? Do you have any tingling...  Read Full »

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