Korean Lepr Bull.  2023 Dec;56(2):4.

Ulcer Treatment

• Song IS

Abstract

Background
Sensory impairment in leprosy patients does not progress further even after the disease is completely cured but remains as a after effect. Even in a state where the bacteria are negative and the bacteria have been eliminated from the body and there is no infection, bony muscular disorders can progress and recur, leading to severe foot deformity and ulcers, deep tissue infection, chronic Osteomyelitis, and eventually amputation.
Objective
and Methods Wounds occur where sensation is lost, and the appearance is diverse, including calluses, burn, and frostbite. In particular, wounds occur most often on the soles of the feet, but patients do not feel them until the wounds become severe due to numbness. When discovered, Cellulitis often worsen or progresses to Osteomyelitis. Loprost, which requires physical and mental treatment, must be considered from various perspectives. Scars with wound often stay with patients of Leprosy disease therest of their lives. It causes deep pain to patients.
Conclusion
In this regards, regular visits, Callus removal, and wound treatment are very important. Continuous, long-term care of Leprosy patients is the basis of leprosy treatment.

Keyword

Leprosy; Foot ulcer