Ann Dermatol.  1999 Oct;11(4):280-282. 10.5021/ad.1999.11.4.280.

Three Cases of Generalized Lichen Nitidus

• Ro SW
• Shim JH
• Chun TJ
• Lim HS
• Seo SJ
• Kim MN
• Hong CK

• KMID: 2383041
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.1999.11.4.280

Abstract

Lichen nitidus(LN) is an uncommon chronic inflammatory disease of shiny, flat-topped, flesh-colored uniform papules most commonly located on the penis, forearms and wrists, lower abdomen, and thighs. LN almost has localized distribution, but in rare cases, it may become generalized. In Korea, three cases of generalized LN were reported. We report here three cases of generalized lichen nitidus in 31-year-old man, 8-year-old boy, and 6-year-old girl who had generalized numerous pinhead-sized, erythematous to flesh-colored, shiny papules. Microscopically, they had typical appearance of LN.

Keyword

Lichen nitidus; Generalized

MeSH Terms

Abdomen
Adult
Child
Female
Forearm
Humans
Korea
Lichen Nitidus*
Lichens*
Male
Penis
Thigh
Wrist