A Case of Lichen Nitidus on the Palm.
- Author:
Ji Ae KWON
1
;
Joon Ho PARK
;
Si Yong KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lichen nitidus;
Palm
- MeSH:
Arm;
Diagnosis;
Lichen Nitidus*;
Lichens*;
Male;
Penis
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2003;41(3):383-384
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Lichen nitidus is an uncommon chronic inflammatory disease characterized by multiple minute discrete flesh-colored dome shaped papules. Its distribution is frequently localized on trunk, arm or penis. There are a few cases reported to occur on palm and sole. We report a case of lichen nitidus which presents erythematous or brownish colored hyperkeratotic plaques, composed of 1-2 mm sized small papules on the right palm. Its hitopathologic findings were consistent with a diagnosis of lichen nitidus.
