What does leprosy look like?

Some examples leprosy skin patches

The patches are a different colour from the rest of the skin and they have no feeling if they are touched.

If you notice a patch of skin like this, speak to a health worker as soon as you can.

Weak/paralysed muscles in the hand can cause the fingers to claw (curl)

Weakness/paralysis of the muscles in the leg mean the foot can’t be lifted up

Weakness/paralysis of the muscle around the eye means that the eye cannot be closed.