[header] How to cure leprosy [title] Seek care as soon as possible. [step] Leprosy is treatable with medication, and most patients can continue their lives normally if they are treated. The disease is only mildly contagious when it is untreated, and once you are taking the medication, you are no longer contagious to others. 
However, if leprosy is left untreated it can cause severe problems with the limbs (hands and feet), eyes, skin, and nerves. [title] Take care not to spread the disease to others.