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Case Report
Exfoliative dermatits as a manifestation of leprosy reaction 'flu' syndrome
Naina Kader Mohamed
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Naina Kader Mohamed
Correspondence Address:
Naina Kader Mohamed
| How to cite this article: Mohamed NK. Exfoliative dermatits as a manifestation of leprosy reaction 'flu' syndrome. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 1990;56:443-445 |
Copyright: (C)1990 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology
Abstract
A young firl who was on anti-leprosy treatment presented with exfoliative dermatitis, which was considered drug, induced. Withdrawal of the drugs resulted in EXACERBATION OF DERMATITIS amelioration of the cutaneous symptoms but subsequently she developed features of neuritis. Careful history and histopathological interpretation confirmed Type I reaction.
Keywords: Reversal reaction, Exfoliative dermatitis, Ulnar nerve palsy
