Leprosy
Leprosy, also called Hansen's disease, is a chronic infection caused by a bacterium that mainly affects the skin and the peripheral nerves. It is curable and, with timely care, its course is usually controlled.
Frequent symptoms: skin patches with loss of sensation, thickening of nerves, muscle weakness, and areas without sweating.
When to see a doctor? An evaluation is advisable in the presence of skin lesions that do not disappear and that are accompanied by numbness.
Which specialist treats it? The dermatologist is usually the one who identifies and follows up on leprosy. If you notice persistent patches with changes in skin sensation, having them reviewed by this professional makes it possible to clarify the diagnosis in time.
Data on 5 doctors who treat leprosy
Specialties that treat leprosy
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in leprosy
Dra. Claudia Ileana Saenz Corral
Dra. Nilda Eliana Gómez Bernal
Dra. Angelica Leonor Berron Ruiz
Dra. Grazia Jesus Hernandez
Dr. Guillermo Leopoldo Ruiz
Dra. García Ruiz María Teresa
Dr. Tomas Rangel Piza
Dra. Veronica Ramírez Cisneros
Dr. Yvette Fernández Camacho
Dra. Juana Ma Portugal Rodriguez
Dra. Patricia Aidé López Olmos
Dra. Leticia Vergara Takahashi
Dra. Andrea Romo López
Dra. Rosa Maria Gutierrez Vidrio
Dr. Venegas Griselda Membrillo
Dr. Juan Colín Fuentes
Dra. Claudia Mónica Vargas Salinas
Dra. Angélica Beirana Palencia
Dr. Gilberto Adame Miranda
Dr. Ismael Cheng Flores
Frequently asked questions
What is leprosy?
Leprosy, also called Hansen's disease, is a chronic infection caused by a bacterium that mainly affects the skin and the peripheral nerves. It is curable and, with timely care, its course is usually controlled.
Which doctor treats leprosy?
Leprosy is usually treated by specialists in dermatologist, dermatologist.