Lepromatous leprosy (also known as multibacillary leprosy) is the severe form of leprosy. Effects of lepromatous leprosy can include a symmetrical skin rash more commonly found on the:
Face
Ears
Wrists
Elbows
Knees
Buttocks.
This skin rash can be:
Small or large
Flat or raised
Light or dark.
Other effects of lepromatous leprosy can include:
Thinning of eyebrows and eyelashes
Thickened skin on face
Nasal stuffiness
Bloody nose
Laryngitis
Collapsing of the nose
Swelling of the lymph nodes in the groin and armpits
Scarring of the testes that leads to infertility
Enlargement of male breasts (gynecomastia).
Complications Associated With Effects of Leprosy
Leprosy is probably the most common cause of crippling in the hands in the world. Leprosy complications can include:
Blindness
Loss of fingers or toes following an injury or an infection
Worldwide, 1 to 2 million people are permanently disabled because of leprosy.
Effects of Leprosy: A Summary
These possible effects of leprosy (especially early leprosy symptoms) can be similar to symptoms seen with other medical conditions. Therefore, people with possible symptoms of leprosy should see their doctor, who can make a diagnosis and treat the problem.
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