Lichen Planus, Lichen Planus, Eruptive, Lichen Planus, Hypertrophic, Hyperpigmentation, Post Inflammatory - DermAtlas

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Katherine Puttgen, MD

Diagnosis

lichen planus lichen planus, eruptive lichen planus, hypertrophic hyperpigmentation, post inflammatory

Body Site

trunk arm leg

Age

10 years

Pigmentation

dark

Organization

lichenoid

Color

brown purple

Morphology

papule

Pattern

generalized, disseminated

Comments

This 10-year-old African-American girl developed rapid onset of generalized lichenoid papules and plaques, many of which were atrophic on the lower extremities. There was a history of extensive painful bullous lesions on the plantar surfaces which had resolved without therapy. Many areas of previous activity were beginning to resolve. Treatment with high potency topical steroids to pruritic areas was begun, and phototherapy was discussed.

Description

symmetric generalized thin to hypertrophic hyperpigmented and violaceous plaques and surrounding hyperpigmented macules

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4/21/2008 22:04:13

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