@article{32554,
  keywords = {leprosy, Identical twins, Borderline lepromatous, Alopecia, Contacts of leprosy},
  author = {Jassi R and Burman KD and Swarnkar B and Agarwal R},
  title = {Identical twins with borderline lepromatous leprosy mimicking extensive alopecia areata: A rare presentation},
  abstract = {<p>Nineteen-year old identical female twins presented with complaints of progressive hair loss all over the body, sparing the scalp, axillae and pubic region along with a few atrophic scars on the knees, thighs and elbows. A possible diagnosis of atypical presentation of alopecia areata was made. However, in view of history of borderline tuberculoid leprosy in their younger sibling, a complete examination for leprosy was done. There was asymmetrical enlargement of multiple peripheral nerves without any sensory or motor loss. Histopathology confirms the diagnosis of BL Hansens. Such a presentation of leprosy in identical twins is not reported in literature.</p>
},
  year = {2018},
  journal = {Leprosy review},
  volume = {89},
  pages = {301-305},
  url = {https://leprosyreview.org/article/89/3/30-1305},
  language = {eng},
}