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20 years ago i had a tiny and insensitive discolored patch on my wrist. now i'm fine. could have been leprosy? do i've to avoid contact w/travellers?

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Leprosy: A small discolored patch 20 years ago is not consistant with Leprosy. You are needlessly worried. If you are constantly worried about health matters, perhaps you would be helped by seeing a phycologist.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 4/24/2016

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