Lichen planus pigmentosus

Dermatol Online J. 2018 Dec 15;24(12):13030/qt0wz1v2kd.

Abstract

Lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP) is an uncommon variant of lichen planus of unclear etiology that predominantly affects patients of skin types III to VI. We report a case of LPP of two years duration in a 67-year-old man involving upper extremities, chest, abdomen, and upper back.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen / pathology
  • Aged
  • Back / pathology
  • Dermoscopy
  • Humans
  • Lichen Planus / diagnosis
  • Lichen Planus / pathology*
  • Male
  • Pigmentation Disorders / diagnosis
  • Pigmentation Disorders / pathology*
  • Scalp Dermatoses / diagnosis
  • Scalp Dermatoses / pathology
  • Skin Pigmentation
  • Thorax / pathology