Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus of the Face.
- Author:
Min Sun JEE
1
;
Hyoung Hun KIM
;
Sung Eun CHANG
;
Jee Ho CHOI
;
Kyung Jeh SUNG
;
Kee Chan MOON
;
Jai Kyoung KOH
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea. helena74@lycos.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus;
Face
- MeSH:
Cicatrix;
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus*;
Lichens*;
Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid;
Mouth Mucosa;
Scleroderma, Localized;
Skin Diseases;
Vitiligo;
Young Adult
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2002;40(11):1434-1436
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus is a benign, chronic inflammatory dermatosis with multifactorial origin. It is most common in the vulvar and perianal areas, but it may involve any other area, rarely face, oral mucosa, and palm and sole. Especially, lichen sclerosus et atrophicus on face is more difficult in diagnosis due to atypical location and may be confused with morphea, discoid lupus erythematosus, vitiligo, and atophic scar. We, herein, present a case of facial lichen sclerosus et atrophicus with central brownish atrophic change in a 21-year-old man. The lesion showed atypical clinical feature and unusual location. But histologic examination revealed typical features of lichen sclerosus et atrophicus.
