Cutaneous leishmaniasis

ICD-10 Code B55.1

Cutaneous leishmaniasis

Definition

Leishmaniasis affecting the skin. It is the most common form of leishmaniasis. It presents with erythematous macules and papules, and nodules which may eventually ulcerate. The lesions appear in the bite site in the exposed skin areas.

Also known as Asian desert cutaneous leishmaniasis, zone of skin leishmaniasis — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Integumental system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Skin of body Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Miltefosine may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)