| © 2001-2009, DermAtlas | Image Name: | lichenstriatus_1_011106 | File Type: | jpg | |
| Diagnosis: | LICHEN STRIATUS | Category: | papulosquamous eruptions / linear eruptions / Blaschko lines | ||
| Body Site: | face / cheek | Age: | 4 years | ||
| Contributor: | Jay Barnett, MD | ||||
| Description: | linear plaque comprised of 1-2 mm flat topped reddish-brown papules | ||||
| Comments: | An asymptomatic linear lichenoid eruption extended across the cheek of a healthy 4 year old girl within several months. Note the swirled linear pattern typical of Blaschko lines. | ||||
| © 2001-2009, DermAtlas | Image Name: | lichenitidus_1_011106 | File Type: | jpg | |
| Diagnosis: | LICHEN NITIDUS | Category: | papulosquamous eruptions | ||
| Body Site: | penis / genital | Age: | 12 years | ||
| Contributor: | Jay Barnett, MD | ||||
| Description: | uniform 2-3 mm flat topped hypopigmented papules | ||||
| Comments: | An asymptomatic eruption involved the shaft and glans penis of a 12 year old boy. Histological featrures were typical of lichen nitidus | ||||
| © 2001-2009, DermAtlas | Image Name: | acne_vulgaris_1_011028 | File Type: | jpg | |
| Diagnosis: | ACNE VULGARIS / COMEDONES, CLOSED | Category: | hair disorders | ||
| Body Site: | face / cheek | Age: | 12 years | ||
| Contributor: | Jay Barnett, MD | ||||
| Description: | widespread closed comedones and pustules | ||||
| Comments: | A 12 year old boy with acne vulgaris developed closed comedones and pustules on his cheeks, forehead, nose and chin. His acne improved with topical tretinoin cream and benzoyl peroxide. | ||||
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