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Lichen planus induced by flunarizine.

E Suys1, A De Coninck, I De Pauw

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Free University, Brussels, Belgium.

Dermatologica
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

A case study reports a 56-year-old man developing lichen planus during flunarizine treatment. This highlights a potential adverse drug reaction, as flunarizine-induced lichen planus has not been previously documented.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pharmacology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Flunarizine is a widely prescribed di-fluorinated cinnarizine derivative.
  • Cinnarizine therapy has been linked to lichen planus induction.
  • The exact mechanism of drug-induced lichen planus remains unclear.

Observation:

  • A 56-year-old male patient presented with symptoms of lichen planus.
  • The patient was undergoing treatment with flunarizine at the time of symptom onset.

Findings:

  • This case represents the first reported instance of lichen planus potentially induced by flunarizine.
  • The temporal association suggests a possible adverse drug reaction.

Implications:

  • This finding may necessitate increased awareness among clinicians regarding flunarizine's potential dermatological side effects.
  • Further research into the specific etiopathological mechanisms is warranted.
  • Consideration of flunarizine as a potential cause for lichen planus in patients on this medication is advised.

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