Leprosy affects the skin and nerves, leading to loss of sensitivity and pigmentation in the body. However, the disease is not fatal and it can be cured using various medicinal techniques as well as home remedies.
There have been instances where people have ignored the affliction and did not undergo medical consultation. In such a case, the affliction gets worse.
As such, there must be awareness about the disease and its treatment in the society so that the disease could be detected at an early stage and prevented from being endemic.
Ideally, you should not be living with leprosy, as it is a curable affliction.