@article{99787, author = {Patel C and De Barros B and Walker S}, title = {Localised erythema nodosum leprosum-A rare entity managed with thalidomide.}, abstract = {

Leprosy is caused by . The condition primarily affects the skin and peripheral nerves. There are two types of leprosy reactions, Type 1 and Type 2 or erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL). ENL is a severe multi-system, immune-mediated complication of lepromatous leprosy. It is characterised by widespread painful cutaneous nodules, fever and peripheral oedema. This report discusses the unusual case of a 29-year-old woman who developed a localised form of ENL which required thalidomide to induce remission.

}, year = {2024}, journal = {Skin health and disease}, volume = {4}, pages = {1-4}, month = {04/2024}, issn = {2690-442X}, url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ski2.339}, doi = {10.1002/ski2.339}, language = {eng}, }