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Erosive, flexural lichen planus--an uncommon variant
C R Higgins1, S Handfield-Jones, M M Black
1St John's Dermatology Centre, St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
|March 1, 1993
Summary
This case study describes a rare form of erosive lichen planus exclusively affecting body flexures in a middle-aged woman. The chronic, ulcerated lesions proved resistant to standard topical treatments.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Lichen planus is an inflammatory condition affecting skin and mucous membranes.
- Typical presentations involve papules, plaques, or erosions, often on specific body sites.
Observation:
- A 57-year-old female presented with an unusual pattern of lichen planus.
- The condition exclusively involved the body's flexural areas (folds).
- Affected sites showed chronic erosion and ulceration.
Findings:
- This presentation represents a rare variant of erosive lichen planus.
- Flexural involvement alone is uncommon in lichen planus.
- Erosion and ulceration in flexural lichen planus are particularly rare.
Implications:
- Highlights the diverse clinical spectrum of lichen planus.
- Suggests considering flexural erosive lichen planus in treatment-resistant cases.
- May inform diagnostic approaches and management strategies for rare dermatological conditions.