Cutaneous leishmaniasis due to Leishmania panamensis presents specific management considerations. The treatment approach depends on lesion characteristics, and the clinical goal is complete healing of the skin lesion.
This protocol addresses cutaneous leishmaniasis specifically caused by Leishmania panamensis. The suitability of treatment options is guided by lesion size, number, location, and extent of spread, as well as patient acceptability.
For patients with limited, non-disfiguring lesions meeting certain criteria, locally applied therapies are among the options considered — the full regimen, including specific agents, eligibility criteria, and sequencing, is detailed in the complete protocol.
The primary therapeutic target is complete reepithelialization (healing) of the cutaneous lesion.
DOI: 10.1111/jtm.12089