Case Report of A Rare Case of Adult-Onset Multi-site Lichen Striatus in an Adult
- Author:
Sai Banu Selvarajah
1
;
Wan Syazween Lyana Wan Ahmad Kammal
2
;
Adawiyah Jamil
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords: Lichen striatus; adult onset; linear dermatoses
- MeSH: Skin Diseases; Adult
- From:Malaysian Journal of Dermatology 2022;48(Jun 2022):76-79
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
- Abstract: Summary:Lichen striatus (LS) is a rare self-limiting inflammatory dermatosis characterized by Blaschkoid distribution. We report a 34-year-old woman with a 1-year history of asymptomatic unilateral rashes on her left trunk and limbs. Physical examination revealed light to dark brown papules, macules, patches and plaques with some erythematous areas in a Blaschkoid pattern with proven skin biopsy as well. Patient received potent topical corticosteroid therapy which resulted in the resolution of the lesion. This case report highlights two rare aspect of lichen striatus; involvement of multiple sites and late adult-onset. It is also a reminder that lichen striatus should be included in the differentials of acquired linear dermatoses.
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