01300nas a2200169   4500000000100000008004100001653001200042653001500054653001500069653001600084100001500100700001900115245006700134856011000201300001200311520080700323       2024                            d10aLeprosy10aDermoscopy10aBlack Dots10aBroken Hair1 aVerghese H1 aSudhakar Rao K00aBlack Dots and Broken Hairs in Leprosy Unveiled by Dermoscopy   uhttps://www.ijl.org.in/published-articles/16092024125527/7_Case_Report_Verghese_and_Rao_print_version.pdf  a249-2523 a<p>Leprosy, caused by Mycobacterium leprae, is a chronic infectious disease which presents with varied clinical manifestations primarily affecting the skin and peripheral nerves. This study reports a 15-year-old female with light- colored skin lesions, sensory loss, and hair loss on the shins. Clinical examination revealed multiple hypopigmented patches with sensory deficits. Dermoscopic evaluation showed reduced white dot density, scaling, broken hairs, and black dots against a yellowish background. Dermoscopy appears to be useful in the diagnosis of leprosy and its timely identification for appropriate management. Further research is needed to establish standardized dermoscopic criteria for leprosy diagnosis and to assess its sensitivity and specificity in a larger patient population</p>