Leprosy on the scalp
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...
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Main Authors: | Raila de Brito Macedo (Author), Tárcio Santos (Author), Paulyane Bezerra Sampaio Ramos (Author), Daniela Mayumi Takano (Author), Virgínia Sampaio Madeiro Leal (Author) |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia,
2016-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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