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White papules and atrophic plaques on trunk and extremities.

Authors :
Kumar, Piyush
Debbarman, Panchami
Mondal, Ashim Kumar
Tripathi, Krishnanjali
Shashidhar, T.
Gharami, Ramesh Chandra
Source :
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists. 2012, Vol. 22 Issue 3, p293-297. 5p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article describes the case of a 42-year-old woman who was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus. The patient presented with multiple itchy white papules and atrophic plaques over trunk and extremities. Skin biopsy was done from papule over left flank. Lichen sclerosus is a chronic disease of unknown etiology. It affects genitalia more frequently than non-genital skin.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15609014
Volume :
22
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
91961049