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Ink test: A useful technique to enhance extragenital lichen sclerosus diagnosis.

Authors :
Ramos-Rodríguez D
Arteaga-Henríquez M
Lukoviek V
Markthaler M
Source :
Pediatric dermatology [Pediatr Dermatol] 2022 Jul; Vol. 39 (4), pp. 648-649. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Mar 04.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a rare and chronic autoimmune disease, and extragenital LS is particularly challenging to diagnose in children. Histopathology is the gold standard for diagnosis. Dermoscopy is a useful tool when follicular plugs (FP) are observed, though FP are sometimes hard to recognize. The ink test may provide a useful technique to enhance FP visualization and support a diagnosis of extragenital LS, thereby avoiding diagnostic delays or biopsy.<br /> (© 2022 Wiley Periodicals LLC.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1525-1470
Volume :
39
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Pediatric dermatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
35244292
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/pde.14960