ArticleThe Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology2019
Lucio Phenomenon: A Rare Presentation of Hansen's Disease.
Article in The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.
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9 citing papers in PubMed.
- "Reactions in Leprosy: Updated Insights Into Pathophysiology, Clinical Spectrum, and Therapeutic Approaches-A Narrative Review".Health science reports · 2026Article
- Multibacillary leprosy relapse presenting as hypopigmented patches and concurrent erythema nodosum leprosum after initial multidrug therapy.Dermatology online journal · 2026Article
- British Red Squirrels (Interdisciplinary perspectives on infectious diseases · 2026Article
- Lucio phenomenon: a case report on an overlooked reaction in lepromatous leprosy.Dermatology reports · 2025Article
- Leprosy reactions: Unraveling immunological mechanisms underlying tissue damage in leprosy patients.Pathogens and disease · 2024Review
- Case Report: Necrotizing Erythema Nodosum as a Manifestation of Lepromatous Leprosy Relapse 50 Years after the Initial Infection.The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene · 2023Article
- Clinical and Histopathologic Characteristics of the Main Causes of Vascular Occlusion - Part I: Thrombi.Actas dermo-sifiliograficas · 2021Review
- Host-Related Laboratory Parameters for Leprosy Reactions.Frontiers in medicine · 2021Review
- Lucio Phenomenon: An Unusual Case of Skin Necrosis.Case reports in dermatologyArticle
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Abstract
Lucio phenomenon (LP) is a rare reactional state seen in cases of diffuse lepromatous leprosy. Lucio leprosy is a pure, primitive, and diffuse form of lepromatous leprosy. It is observed almost exclusively in Mexico and Central America and is considered a globally restricted phenomenon. However, isolated cases are being reported worldwide. Patients with Lucio leprosy often present with manifestations of LP, which includes purpuric macules with multiple and extensive areas of ulceration with bizarre-patterned, angulated borders mainly affecting the extremities. LP is difficult to recognize, especially in nonendemic countries, which can lead to a delay in its diagnosis and management. We report a case of LP due to its occurrence in the classical form of lepromatous leprosy and rarity in North India.
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