September 17, 2025Open Access

"It left me burnt": traditional treatment and stigma experiences of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Kalu district, Ethiopia

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Interviews reveal emotional distress and stigma in individuals with cutaneous leishmaniasis, highlighting treatment experiences.

Experiences of cutaneous leishmaniasis resulted in significant emotional distress and discomfort among affected individuals.
Participants reported using traditional treatments, like plant-based medicines, which led to unsatisfactory healing outcomes, often feeling burnt.
Interviewed individuals expressed concerns about stigma, fear of contagion, and self-exclusion from social participation during their treatment.
Early detection strategies need to consider cultural attitudes and provide information to alleviate fears surrounding traditional treatments.

Cherkose et al. (2025) studied this question.

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September 17, 2025Open Access

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Interviews reveal emotional distress and stigma in individuals with cutaneous leishmaniasis, highlighting treatment experiences.

Experiences of cutaneous leishmaniasis resulted in significant emotional distress and discomfort among affected individuals.
Participants reported using traditional treatments, like plant-based medicines, which led to unsatisfactory healing outcomes, often feeling burnt.
Interviewed individuals expressed concerns about stigma, fear of contagion, and self-exclusion from social participation during their treatment.
Early detection strategies need to consider cultural attitudes and provide information to alleviate fears surrounding traditional treatments.

Cherkose et al. (2025) studied this question.

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