Leproma (Leproma)

Leproma is the formation of bumps on the skin characteristic of leprosy, a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprosy.

Leproma tubercles arise from the proliferation of leprosy cells in the dermis. They have different shapes and sizes - from small nodules to large tumor-like formations. The color of lepromas also varies from pink to red-brown.

Lepromas are painless, usually do not ulcerate and remain sensitive. However, as the disease progresses, sensitivity in the affected area may decrease.

The location of leprosy depends on the form of leprosy. In the tuberculoid form, they are localized mainly in open areas of the skin; in the lepromatous form, they are symmetrically located on the face, limbs, and buttocks.

Diagnosis of leprosy is based on analysis of the clinical picture and histological examination of the biopsy specimen. Treatment includes complex therapy with antibacterial and immunomodulatory drugs.

Thus, lepromas are a pathognomonic symptom of leprosy, allowing one to suspect this disease. Timely diagnosis and adequate treatment of leprosy are crucial for a favorable prognosis in leprosy.

Leprosy, or leprosy, is considered a dangerous, contagious and incurable disease. The disease is included in the list of diseases that pose a danger to society. The main sources of infection include people affected by the skin and mucous membranes, among whom there are patients with active and latent forms of the disease. Sources of infection may include premises, infected spores, and animal fur.

Leproma is a term used in dermatology to describe a growth on the skin that resembles a pimple but is not caused by the action of the sebaceous glands. At the same time, the skin underneath is white, which makes it difficult to determine the nature of the origin of this formation; it can also appear in those places where the skin is subject to constant friction due to the fact that a certain pigmentation has appeared on it. **What is Leprosy?** Leprosy is considered a contagious disease, it is transmitted from person to person through contact, its causative agent is the bacteria: Mycobacterium leprae. It usually affects the skin on the areas of the face, arms or legs that are most sensitive to environmental influences, such as friction of the skin against clothing, causing it to become weaker, and also easily introduces microorganisms into the body, and in the future these microorganisms may cause serious health problems.

The exact mechanism of transmission of this disease is still unknown.