Lichen Striatus - DermAtlas - Dermatology Image Atlas

Contributor

Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

lichen striatus

Body Site

leg

Age

4 years

Pigmentation

dark

Organization

linear confluent

Color

Morphology

papulosquamous (bump, scale)

Pattern

Comments

A linear scaly plaque had been present for over a year. When it first appeared the plaque grew quickly for 1 month, but there was little change since then. This 4 year old boy had no symptoms, and he was well without other skin problems.

Description

linear plaque comprised of confluent flat topped scaly papules

Image Added

3/26/2001 22:28:21

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