01123nas a2200229   4500000000100000008004100001260002000042653002400062653001200086653000900098653001400107100001100121700001400132700001500146700001300161700001300174245012300187856019400310300000800504490000600512520037500518       2023                            d  bBiores Scientia10ageneral dermatology10aleprosy10aacne10aInfection1 aGiri L1 aAcharya S1 aBhandari N1 aSharma G1 aGautam P00aCase Report of Delayed Treatment of Lepromatous Leprosy Masquerading as Acne Vulgaris in Post Elimination Era in Nepal  uhttps://bioresscientia.com/uploads/articles/1688797334Galley_Proof-Case_Report_of_Delayed_Treatment_of_Lepromatous_Leprosy_Masquerading_as_Acne_Vulgaris_in_Post_Elimination_Era_in_Nepal.pdf  a1-60 v23 a<p>Leprosy affects multiple systems and causes morbidity.&nbsp;However, with attainment of global elimination, and prevalence being 0.89/10000 at national level in Nepal; it is seldom considered a diagnosis when it doesn't manifest telltale signs.&nbsp;Leprosy can masquerade various dermatological, orthopedic or neurological problems thus delaying the diagnosis.</p>