Lichen Nitidus - DermAtlas - Dermatology Image Atlas

Contributor

Douglas Hoffman, MD

Diagnosis

lichen nitidus

Body Site

foot

Age

9 years

Pigmentation

Organization

Color

Morphology

Pattern

Comments

This child developed an asymptomatic eruption on the dorsal surface of the right foot. The papules became more widely disseminated over several months and resolved 18 months later without therapy. Note the

Description

Shiny, flat topped, skin colored pinpoint papules on the dorsal surface of a nine year old's right foot. Patient was asymptomatic. Physical exam was otherwise normal. No treatment was recommended.

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9/23/2003 13:39:54

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