Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Borderline leprosy?
Correct Answer: Inveed saucer appearance
Description: In boderline leprosy, lesions are characteristically erythematous, raised plaques with central clearing and sloping edge (inveed saucer appearence). Lesions are multiple, hypoaesthetic and are distributed asymmetrically. Patients also develop asymmetrically thickened several nerves and is Type 1 leprae reaction positive. Ref: Illustrated Synopsis of Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Diseases By Neena Khanna 2ND edn page 225.
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