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Lepromatous leprosy

MONDO:0005127

A chronic communicable infection which is a principal or polar form of leprosy. This disorder is caused by mycobacterium leprae and produces diffuse granulomatous skin lesions in the form of nodules, macules, or papules. The peripheral nerves are involved symmetrically and neural sequelae occur in the advanced stage.

Also known as: lepromatous leprosy [type L]

3 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 3 tagged with Lepromatous leprosy itself.

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Including sub-types (3) Tagged with Lepromatous leprosy (3)

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Cheap drug could tame Leprosy's painful Flare-Ups

Disease control Ongoing

This study tests whether adding methotrexate to standard steroid treatment can help people with a painful leprosy complication called ENL. 550 adults with active ENL will receive either methotrexate or a placebo alongside prednisolone. The goal is to see if methotrexate reduces t…

Sponsor: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:37 UTC

Lepromatous leprosy

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Cheap drug could tame Leprosy's painful Flare-Ups