A Case of Segmental Lichen Aureus.
- Author:
Jae Yong BAHN
;
Yun Suck KIM
;
Sang Jin KWON
;
Hee Joon YU
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lichen aureus;
Segmental distribution
- MeSH:
Citrus sinensis;
Copper;
Dermatitis;
Epidermis;
Lichens*;
Lower Extremity;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1999;37(6):798-800
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Lichen aureus is a variant of pigmented purpuric lichenoid dermatitis. The skin lesions usually appear asymptomatic rusty, copper, or orange colored roundish lichenoid erythematous-purpuric papules and patches on the lower extremities. Histologically, the epidermis shows minimal changes, with a dense lymphohistiocytic infiltrate observed in the superficial derrnis, typically distributed in a band-like fashion. The typical lesion is a single patch localized on the lower extremity. We report a rare case of segmental lichen aureus localized on the right lower extremity.
