Hyperplasia

Lichen Nitidus

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Lichen Nitidus

  • Symptoms
  1. Asymptomatic
  2. Pruritus is rare
  • Signs
  1. Tiny (1 mm) hypopigmented slightly elevated Papules
  2. Distribution
    1. Penis (see Penile Lesion)
    2. Arms
    3. Abdomen
  3. Often found on non-genital skin
  4. Distinguish from Genital Herpes and pearly penile Papules
  • Management
  1. Various medications have been used (Corticosteroids, Cyclosporine, Itraconazole, Phototherapy)
  2. Avoid laser ablation due to scarring risk
  • Course
  1. May resolve spontaneously without treatment
  • References
  1. Teichman (2010) Am Fam Physician 81(2): 167-74 [PubMed]