Lichen nitidus of the palms

Area of Science:

• Dermatology
• Clinical Case Study

Background:

• Lichen nitidus is a rare inflammatory skin condition.
• It typically presents with small papules on the skin.

Observation:

• A 50-year-old woman developed acquired palmar keratoderma.
• This condition manifested as a rare complication of lichen nitidus.

Findings:

• The case demonstrates a unique evolution of lichen nitidus.
• Acquired palmar keratoderma is an unusual presentation of this disease.

Implications:

• Lichen nitidus should be included in the differential diagnosis for palmar keratoderma.
• This finding expands the known clinical spectrum of lichen nitidus.