Leprosy on the scalp
AUTOR(ES)
Macedo, Raila de Brito, Santos, Tárcio, Ramos, Paulyane Bezerra Sampaio, Takano, Daniela Mayumi, Leal, Virgínia Sampaio Madeiro
FONTE
An. Bras. Dermatol.
DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO
2016-10
RESUMO
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.