Two cases of palmoplantar lichen planus with various clinical features

J Dermatol. 2010 Nov;37(11):985-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2010.00936.x.

Abstract

Two cases of palmoplantar lichen planus with various clinical features. Palmoplantar lichen planus is a rare, localized variant of lichen planus. Although several clinical features of palmoplantar lichen planus may be seen, the erythematous scaly form is most common. We present two cases of palmoplantar lichen planus that show vesicle-like and petechia-like features, which are uncommon variants of palmoplantar lichen planus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Foot Dermatoses / pathology*
  • Hand Dermatoses / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Lichen Planus / pathology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / pathology*