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Lichen simplex chronicus during lithium treatment.

S Shukla, S Mukherjee

    The American Journal of Psychiatry
    |July 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Lithium use can cause intensely itchy skin lesions. Discontinuing lithium resolves the rash, and topical steroids allow patients to continue lithium therapy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Lithium is a mood stabilizer commonly prescribed for bipolar disorder.
    • Adverse drug reactions can manifest as dermatological conditions.

    Observation:

    • A patient on lithium therapy developed a severely itchy skin lesion.
    • The lesion resolved upon lithium withdrawal and reappeared when lithium was restarted.

    Findings:

    • The patient's pruritic lesion demonstrated a clear link to lithium administration.
    • Topical steroid treatment effectively managed the dermatological side effect.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights a potential adverse cutaneous reaction to lithium.
    • Management strategies include drug discontinuation or symptomatic treatment with corticosteroids, enabling continued lithium maintenance therapy.