Case Letter

Lucio Phenomenon

Cutis. 2014 February;93(2):E12-E14
By
Varadraj V. Pai, MD
Sharatchandra Athanikar, MD
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Lucio phenomenon is a type of reaction that occurs in a diffuse non-nodular form of lepromatous leprosy, which is chiefly encountered in Mexico. The reaction often is the presenting feature of leprosy. Although all forms of leprosy are common in India, Lucio phenomenon is rare. We report a case of Lucio phenomenon in southern India.
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