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Eruptive lichen planus in a child.

Hagen Ott¹, Jorge Frank, Pamela Poblete-Gutiérrez

¹Department of Dermatology and Allergology, University Hospital of the RWTH, Aachen, Germany.

Pediatric Dermatology

|November 27, 2007

Summary

This study reports a rare case of exanthematous lichen planus in a 7-year-old child. Topical corticosteroid ointment effectively treated the widespread skin lesions without systemic side effects.

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Pediatric Dermatology
Inflammatory Diseases

Background:

Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting skin and mucous membranes, typically in adults.
Pediatric cases are rare, and exanthematous presentations are even less common.
Understanding varied clinical presentations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.

Observation:

A 7-year-old boy presented with rapidly developing, itchy skin lesions on his trunk and extremities.
Clinical examination revealed multiple white-grayish papules and plaques.
No history of drug intake, infection, or vaccination preceded the onset; scalp, mucous membranes, and nails were unaffected.

Findings:

Histologic examination confirmed typical findings of lichen planus.

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The patient received topical corticosteroid ointment therapy.

Complete healing of skin lesions occurred within 4 weeks.

Implications:

This case represents the first documented instance of exanthematous lichen planus in childhood successfully treated with topical corticosteroids alone.
Localized topical treatment can effectively manage generalized lichen planus in children, avoiding potential systemic therapy side effects.
Highlights the efficacy of conservative treatment for pediatric lichen planus variants.