Lichen planus pigmentosus

Dermatol Online J. 2016 Dec 15;22(12):13030/qt3t24c55s.

Abstract

Lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP) is a type oflichenoid dermatitis with superficial dermalmelanophages that presents as symmetrical,hyperpigmented macules and patches that aredistributed over the forehead, temples, cheeks, andneck. The condition most often occurs in darkerskinned individuals and is frequently resistant totreatment. Here we present a patient of Egyptiandecent with a lacy reticulated LPP eruption on theface.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Facial Dermatoses / diagnosis*
  • Facial Dermatoses / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperpigmentation / diagnosis*
  • Hyperpigmentation / pathology
  • Lichen Planus / diagnosis*
  • Lichen Planus / pathology