Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium
leprae, which affects peripheral nerves, skin and mucous membranes.
The impairment of neural function as well as sensory or sensory-motor
disabilities in leprosy continue to be a problem that requires careful attention
in the management of patients with the aim to avoid or minimize their
progression to prevent sequelae. One of the most common characteristics of these
ulcers is the tendency to chronicity, with variable therapeutic response. In
this article, we shall discuss the therapeutic management of thirteen trophic
leprosy ulcers in eight patients using polyhexanide 0.2% products.
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