Research

With such a range of potentially devastating side effects, current treatments for ENL are far from ideal and ENL patients deserve a better alternative.

In leprosy case detection, women average around 39 percent of all new cases found each year. This is not because of a biological predisposition amongst men, but more likely a result of social factors.

Dr Joydeepa talks about how women affected by leprosy overcome the challenges facing them and what we can learn from this.

Leprosy, an ancient disease that has affected millions, may finally be eliminated in the years to come. Thanks to the Stop the Transmission of Leprosy! Project, a ground-breaking global initiative, new strategies are proving highly effective in preventing the spread of the disease. At the heart of this effort is PEP++ (Enhanced Post-Exposure Prophylaxis), an advanced preventive treatment that could change the way the world fights leprosy.

A researcher in India, Professor Pawan Agarwal, has been looking closely at ulcers caused by diabetes. These ulcers are very similar in character to leprosy ulcers, and this researcher saw that perhaps sensation could be restored through surgery.

Over the last four years, The Leprosy Mission has been part of a major project that aims to transform the treatment and prevention of leprosy and Buruli ulcers in low and middle-income countries.

TLM's Research Magazine provides an in-depth look at TLM's world-leading leprosy research.

Developing guidelines for leprosy centres and health centres to promote and support self-care with a particular emphasis on prevention of recurrence of ulcers in the community.

The Neglected Mind-Skin Link project is piloting the WHO Guide on Mental Health and NTD Integration.

Our researchers are looking at ways to use smartphone cameras as a field-friendly quick test for leprosy.