Dermoscopy of histoid leprosy: a case report

Abstract

Dermoscopy reveals structures and features invisible to the naked eye, providing additional morphologic information during clinical examination of skin lesions. This diagnostic technique was utilized in the detection of melanoma and other tumors [1]. More recently, utility of dermoscopy has expanded to inflammatory and infective conditions where vascular alterations, color variegations and follicular disturbances are observed [2] Dermoscopic patterns are described in many granulomatous conditions such as lupus vulgaris, sarcoidosis and granuloma annulare [3]. However, dermoscopy of leprosy, is a chronic granulomatous disease, is not described in the literature. Here, we describe dermoscopic patterns in a patient with histoid leprosy (HL).