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Lichen nitidus treated with topical tacrolimus.

Clifton R Dobbs1, Sean J Murphy

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC 20307, USA.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology : JDD
|December 31, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Lichen nitidus, a rare skin condition, presented as a penile rash. Topical Tacrolimus (Protopic 0.1%) effectively treated the condition in a 32-year-old male patient.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Lichen nitidus is a rare, benign inflammatory skin condition.
  • It typically affects children and young adults, presenting with small, skin-colored papules.
  • Penile involvement is uncommon.

Observation:

  • A 32-year-old Filipino male presented with a 2-month history of penile rash.
  • The clinical presentation was consistent with lichen nitidus.
  • The patient had no prior history of similar dermatological conditions.

Findings:

  • The penile rash was diagnosed as lichen nitidus.
  • Treatment with topical Tacrolimus 0.1% (Protopic) was initiated.
  • The rash resolved completely within 4 weeks of treatment.

Implications:

  • This case suggests topical Tacrolimus may be an effective off-label treatment for penile lichen nitidus.
  • Further research is warranted to confirm the efficacy and safety of Tacrolimus for this indication.
  • This highlights the importance of considering non-standard therapies for rare dermatological presentations.

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