[Superimposed lichen planus pigmentosus]

Dermatol Online J. 2014 May 16;20(5):22639.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Lichen planus pigmentosus is an uncommon variant of lichen planus that is characterized by the insidious onset of dark brown macules in sun-exposed areas and flexural folds. Superimposed linear lichen planus is an exceedingly rare disorder, but it has been found in both lichen planopilaris and lichen planus types. A 39-year-old woman is presented showing a segmental and linear lichen planus associated with non-segmental lesions meeting all criteria for the diagnosis of superimposed linear planus pigmentosus. The segmental lesions were always more pronounced.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperpigmentation / pathology*
  • Hyperpigmentation / therapy
  • Lichen Planus / pathology*
  • Lichen Planus / therapy
  • Ultraviolet Therapy