Abstract
Lichen nitidus is a benign skin condition of unknown etiology that is classically described on the trunk, extremities, and genitalia as pinpoint flat-topped papules. In dark-skinned persons, the lesions may appear shiny or even hypopigmented. Lichen nitidus is less often described on the face. We describe a series of pediatric patients with skin of color who presented with the chief complaint of facial skin lightening and had associated clinical findings consistent with lichen nitidus.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 110-112 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Pediatric Dermatology |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | S2 |
Early online date | Jul 16 2021 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2021 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- dyspigmentation
- hypopigmentation
- inflammatory disorder
- pigmentary disorders
PubMed: MeSH publication types
- Case Reports