Oleoscleroma

Oleosclerosis is a rare disease characterized by the formation of nodules on the skin. These nodules may be hard and painful and may spread to other parts of the body.

Oleosclerosis usually develops as a result of skin infection by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae or other bacteria that cause leprosy. These bacteria can enter the skin through wounds or cuts and cause nodules to form.

Oleosclerosis nodules can come in different sizes and shapes, but they are usually round or oval in shape and can range from a few millimeters to several centimeters in diameter. They can be red, brown or black in color and often have an uneven surface.

With oleosclerosis, nodules usually appear on the skin of the arms, legs, face or neck. They can occur anywhere on the body where there is skin. However, they most often appear on the arms and legs.

If oleosclerosis is not treated, the nodules may increase in size and number. They may become hard and painful when touched or moved.

Treatment for oleosclerosis may include the use of antibiotics and other medications. However, in some cases, surgical removal of the nodules may be necessary.

Oleoscleroma is a benign tumor of a fibrous nature, found mainly in children and localized in the thickness of the subcutaneous fatty tissue or in the fascia of the extremities; tumor fusiform adhesions ossify. Similar to fibrous dysplasia, oleoscle