A Change in the Trend of Quality Reporting in Leprosy Trials: A Systematic Review.

Background: Leprosy is a communicable disease caused by bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. Despite all attempts, it has not been eradicated in several underdeveloped nations since the start of the antibiotic age. It's a social issue as well as a stigmatised disease.

Leprosy Reactions: Clinical Pharmacologist Perspective with Repurposed Medications.

The elimination of leprosy has been possible with the available anti-leprotic drugs. However, the lepra reactions usually occur months or years after multi-drug therapy completion, and continue to be a formidable challenge mainly owing to its role in causing nerve damage and disability. Corticosteroids are commonly used but they lead to systemic complications, and hence require dose reduction and adjunct therapy with a different target.