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Localized lichen sclerosus with nail loss
The Australasian Journal of Dermatology
|June 5, 1998
Summary
Lichen sclerosus, a skin condition, can affect toes, causing nail loss. This case highlights a rare presentation of lichen sclerosus on the foot without genital involvement.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory skin condition.
- It commonly affects the anogenital region but can occur on the skin elsewhere.
Observation:
- A 52-year-old woman presented with a pale, sclerotic second left toe and nail plate loss.
- No other cutaneous or genital lesions were identified.
Findings:
- Biopsy of the affected toe confirmed the diagnosis of lichen sclerosus.
- This represents an unusual manifestation of the disease, isolated to the foot.
Implications:
- This case expands the known clinical spectrum of lichen sclerosus.
- Highlights the importance of considering lichen sclerosus in the differential diagnosis of toe and nail abnormalities.