Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. This bacillus has a high predilection for skin and peripheral nerves. The scalp’s anatomical properties do not favor the development of such mycobacterium. We report a case of leprosy with scalp involvement, a rare occurrence in our literature.
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Macedo, R. D. B., Santos, T., Ramos, P. B. S., Takano, D. M., & Leal, V. S. M. (2016). Leprosy on the scalp. Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 91(5), 69–71. https://doi.org/10.1590/abd1806-4841.20164391
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