Q1 · Leprosy
NEET PGMediumA hypopigmented, anaesthetic skin patch, with loss of sensation, and a thickened peripheral nerve is characteristic of?
Explanation
Leprosy (Mycobacterium leprae) classically produces hypopigmented, anaesthetic skin patches with thickened peripheral nerves. Loss of sensation in the lesion is the key distinguishing feature from other hypopigmented conditions. Treatment is multidrug therapy.