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Psoriasis and leprosy: A rare co-occurence
Mayur R Bhobe, Shylaja Someshwar, Neha Bhalla, Hemangi R Jerajani
Department of Skin and VD, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Correspondence Address:
Mayur R Bhobe
SRIRAM, House No. 613/e/d/c, Plot No. 16, SPARC, Behind Chowgule College, Cupangale, Fatorda, Salcete - 403 602, Goa
India
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DOI: 10.4103/0975-9727.174655
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Occurence of psoriasis and leprosy in a single patient is extremely rare with very few cases reported. Better knowledge of the pathogenesis of these two diseases has led to some understanding of this rare association. We report such an association in one of our patients. We also report the therapeutic dilemma faced in treating lepra reaction with steroids while preventing the acute flare-up of psoriasis. |
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