Abstract
Lichen nitidus is a relatively common inflammatory disorder of uncertain etiology seen primarily in the pediatric population. A rare variant may demonstrate a photodistribution of characteristic lesions. We describe 3 cases of lichen nitidus actinicus with prominent facial lesions.
MeSH terms
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Black or African American*
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Child
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Face / pathology*
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Facial Dermatoses / ethnology
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Facial Dermatoses / pathology*
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Female
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Humans
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Lichen Nitidus / ethnology
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Lichen Nitidus / pathology*
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Photosensitivity Disorders / ethnology
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Photosensitivity Disorders / pathology*
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Skin / pathology
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Sunlight / adverse effects