Lichen spinulosus
Lichen spinulosus | |
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Other names | Keratosis spinulosa[1]: 776 |
Specialty | Dermatology |
Lichen spinulosus is a rare
skin disorder characterized by follicular keratotic papules that are grouped into large patches.[2] It is a variant of keratosis pilaris named for its resemblance to a patch of lichen
.
Signs and symptoms
It appears as a cluster of keratotic spines that resemble sandpaper and 2–5 cm hypopigmented or skin-colored follicular papules.[3] The lesions typically appear on different parts of the skin and last for a few weeks or months.[4]
Causes
It could be inherited or linked to substances like
Diagnosis
The histologic observations reveal a dermal lymphohistiocytic infiltration focused around hair follicles.[4]
Treatment
Treatments include topical keratolytics and emollients such as urea, adapalene, salicylic acid, vitamin A, tretinoin, and tacalcitol.[4]
See also
- Hook nail
- List of cutaneous conditions
Referances
- ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
- ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.
- doi:10.5923/s.health.201501.07 (inactive 2024-03-25). Retrieved 19 March 2024.)
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Further reading
- SJ, Friedman (1990). "Lichen spinulosus. Clinicopathologic review of thirty-five cases". Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 22 (2 Pt 1). J Am Acad Dermatol: 261–264. PMID 2179296. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- Kabashima, R; Sugita, K; Kabashima, K; Nakamura, M; Tokura, Y (2009). "Lichen Spinulosus in an Alcoholic Patient". Acta Dermato Venereologica. 89 (3). Medical Journals Sweden AB: 311–312. PMID 19479136.