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Leprosy(denova histoid)
I am suffering from denova histoid leprosy in 2013.continued two year MDT & other antibiotics my deases was cleared in 2015.so doctor had stopped my medicine. But suddenly in 2016 March reaction had occurred so doctor again gave me steroid,MDT & thalidomide. Thalidomide continue for six month & MDT again continued for one year steroid continued yet. Because when I stopped steroid enl reaction has spread in my arm ,leg ,feet, back & face.they are very painful. Also suffering heavy fever. But from one year steroid continued other side effects occurs in my body example stretch mark,weight gain,moon face,etc..and my deases has not cleared. Pls help
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Dr. Manoj Agarwala
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20 yrs exp
Raipur
Such decisions has to be taken during a physical consultation and many more information is needed. Online consultations have such limitations as discussion about the medications is often incomplete. A skin biopsy and slit skin smear with details will be helpful.
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You can meet a qualified Dermatologist with MD/DNB/DDVL/DVD degree for proper examination.
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