Multiple Hypoaestetic, hypopigmented macules on right lateral forearm without acid fast bacilli is indicative of -
indeterminate leprosy seen in children with immature immunological response. Common in 1-5 years of age 1-3 ill defined hypopigmented macules ranging in size from 1-5cm most common sites: outer side of extremities, buttocks,face and trunk sensations may be impaired. Nerve thickening may be present skin smears : shows acid fast bacilli on serial sections iadvl textbook of dermatology, page 2035
Tuberculoid leprosy
Lepromatous leprosy
Indeterminate leprosy
Borderline leprosy
Bacterial infections