Dermatoscopic characteristics of 15 cases of lichen sclerosis
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0412-4030.2016.03.013
- VernacularTitle:硬化萎缩性苔藓15例皮肤镜特征
- Author:
Jing SHI
;
Xiangjun KONG
;
Zhenhua NIE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus;
Dermatoscopy;
Skin manifestations;
Pathologic processes;
Vascular pattern
- From:
Chinese Journal of Dermatology
2016;(3):206-208
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To assess dermatoscopic characteristics of lichen sclerosus(LS). Methods Dermatoscopy was performed to observe 27 genital or extragenital porcelain-white skin lesions in 15 outpatients with confirmed LS. Results As dermatoscopy showed, of the 27 skin lesions, 24 showed white-yellowish structureless areas, 25 linear vessels, 27 white patches, 17 keratotic plugs. Characteristic cloverleaf-like structure was observed in 7 skin lesions in 4 patients, which was consistent with LS. Conclusion Patients with LS show atypical clinical manifestations, but specific dermatoscopic patterns.
