Lichen spinulosus

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Lichen spinulosus
Other namesKeratosis spinulosa[1]: 776 
SpecialtyDermatology

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

Hodgkin's disease, Crohn's disease, HIV, or alcoholism.[4]

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

Referances

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