hypopigmentd lesions with definite loss of sensation( the lesion can be pale, light yellow, copper coloured)
tingling/sensory loss in hands&feet/pain tenderness in the peripheral nerves can be a sign of leprosy
Upon enlarging, they have irregular shapes and a characteristic appearance.
rod shaped
Leprosy is an infectious disease that causes severe, disfiguring skin sores and nerve damage in the arms, legs, and skin areas around the body. People with Leprosy tend to look deformed(or a bit like a zombie).
Facial involvement can produce a lion-like appearance (leonine facies).
I do not have leprosy.
Some people are genetically resistant to leprosy, probably and no matter what, they do not get leprosy. Other with tuberculous type of leprosy have high resistance to leprosy. Those with lepromatous type of leprosy have least resistance to leprosy germs. The intermediate leprosy type have intermediate resistance to leprosy germs. Body reacts to leprosy by trying to kill the leprosy causing germs. There is an inflammatory response.
no
Many people are very embarrassed if they have leprosy. They feel like are different and look different. Many people do not leave home as they think they will get looked on differently. this is the real answer not what that other person put : S
No-one really knows since photography hadn't been invented then. But there is evidence to suggest that he may have had leprosy or at least some other skin complaint.
LEPROSY "worse than acne)
leprosy is a pandemic disease
No you can not catch leprosy by a cockroach.
No, it is called Mycobacterium leprae!http://www.medicinenet.com/leprosy/page2.htm#causes
yes. leprosy does effect your skin