Two Cases of Lichen Planus.
- Author:
Duck Pyo HONG
;
Jong Min KIM
;
Eil Soo LEE
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lichen planus;
Benzathine penicillin;
Griseofulvin
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Aged;
Griseofulvin;
Humans;
Hypopigmentation;
Lichen Planus*;
Lichens*;
Male;
Penicillin G Benzathine;
Pruritus;
Retreatment;
Skin;
Syphilis
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1986;24(5):682-686
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We have experienced 2 cases of lichen planus. Case 1 was a. 76-year-old male who has suffered from discrete, scaly, round to polygonal papules on the trunk and the e:xtremiities for 3 months. The VDRL test for syphilis was reactive at a titer of 1:2 and the TPHA test was positive. The skin lesions were responded to 3 weekly injections of benzathine penicillin 2.4 million units, Case 2 was a 17-year-old male who has suffered from discrete, erythematous to violaceous colored, flat papules on the right shin for several months. He has treated with oral medication of griseofulvin. After 2 weeks of the medication, the skin ]esions showed improvement with gradual reduction of pruritus and flattening of the papules. About one month of the medication, all skin lesions cliappeared with dark brownish hue and hypopigmentation. And recurreci lesions after stopping medication are disappeared after 2 months of retreatment with griseofulvin.
