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Poliana Santin Portela1, Daniel Fernandes Melo, Patricia Ormiga
1Dermatology Department, Hospital Naval Marcílio Dias, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. polidermato@hotmail.com
Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia
|June 7, 2013
Summary
Lichen aureus, a rare pigmented purpuric dermatosis, presents as rust-colored lesions primarily on the lower legs of young adults. Diagnosis relies on clinical and histopathological findings, with dermoscopy aiding confirmation.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Lichen aureus, also known as lichen purpuricus, is an uncommon variant of pigmented purpuric dermatosis.
- It is characterized by chronic, rust-colored macules, papules, or plaques, typically affecting the lower extremities.

