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Childhood lichen planus (LP)

V Kumar1, B R Garg, M C Baruah

  • 1Department of Dermatology, STD Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India.

The Journal of Dermatology
|March 1, 1993
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Childhood lichen planus (LP) is less common than in adults, with papular and linear types prevalent in children aged 8-14. Classic lesions responded well to dapsone, supporting LP

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Lichen planus (LP) is a common inflammatory condition.
  • LP is generally considered more prevalent in adults than in children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and clinical characteristics of childhood lichen planus.
  • To evaluate treatment response in pediatric LP cases.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 222 lichen planus cases.
  • Identification and characterization of pediatric cases (n=25).
  • Review of clinical presentation, age distribution, and treatment outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Children constituted 11.2% of LP cases, with a female predominance (age 8-14 years).

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  • Papular and linear LP were the most common subtypes in children.
  • No familial history of LP was noted.
  • Patients with classic LP lesions showed a good response to dapsone therapy.

    • Conclusions:

    • Childhood LP, particularly in the tropics, may be more common than previously suggested.
    • Dapsone is an effective treatment for classic LP lesions in children.
    • Further research into the epidemiology and specific subtypes of childhood LP is warranted.