{"id":947,"date":"2026-10-04T18:49:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-04T18:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muhammetozgehan.com\/?page_id=947"},"modified":"2026-10-10T00:31:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T00:31:08","slug":"scalp-involvement-in-leprosy-hansens-disease-and-granulomatous-diseases","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/muhammetozgehan.com\/en\/scalp-involvement-in-leprosy-hansens-disease-and-granulomatous-diseases\/","title":{"rendered":"Scalp Involvement in Leprosy (Hansen’s Disease) and Granulomatous Diseases"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Dermatological pathologies and evidence-based clinical guidelines at international standards.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n

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Scalp Involvement in Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) and Granulomatous Diseases \u2013 Diagnosis and Treatment Guide<\/h1>\r\n
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Prepared by:<\/strong> Dr. Muhammet \u00d6zgehan | Turkish Hair and Scalp Diseases Association<\/p>\r\n

This guide has been compiled by Dr. Muhammet \u00d6zgehan in light of current literature.<\/em><\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n

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Leprosy (Hansen's disease) is a chronic granulomatous infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae<\/em>, affecting peripheral nerves and the skin. Although rare, it can lead to characteristic hair loss on the scalp and face. <\/p>\r\n