Perforating Lichen Nitidus Associated with Oral Lichen Planus.
- Author:
Eun Byul CHO
1
;
Young Wook LEE
;
Eun Joo PARK
;
In Ho KWON
;
Hee Jin CHO
;
Kwang Ho KIM
;
Kwang Joong KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Anyang, Korea. dermakkh@yahoo.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lichen planus;
Perforating lichen nitidus
- MeSH:
Hair;
Lichen Nitidus;
Lichen Planus;
Lichen Planus, Oral;
Lichens;
Mucous Membrane;
Nails;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2010;48(11):1012-1015
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Lichen planus is an unique, common inflammatory disorder that affects the skin, mucous membranes, nails and hair. Oral lichen planus is among the more common mucosal conditions with an unknown etiology. Lichen nitidus is an uncommon, usually asymptomatic cutaneous eruption that is characterized by the presence of multiple, small, flesh colored papules. Perforation in lichen nitidus is a rare phenomenon. Lichen nitidus is distinguished from lichen planus on both clinical and histologic grounds. However, the possibility that lichen nitidus represents a micropapular variant of lichen planus has never been definitively excluded. Herein, we report on a case of perforating lichen nitidus associated with oral lichen planus.
