An early presentation of lichen planus pigmentosus: A clinicopathological and dermoscopic study

Dr. Hosalli Amrutha; Dr. Gnana Prabha Manjunath; Dr. Suga Reddy

Volume : IX, Issue : VI, June - 2020

An early presentation of lichen planus pigmentosus: A clinicopathological and dermoscopic study

Dr. Hosalli Amrutha, Dr. Gnana Prabha Manjunath, Dr. Suga Reddy

Abstract :

Lichen planus pigmentosus is a distinct clinical entity commonly seen in Indian population. It is variant of lichen planus usually seen in adult age group. Here, a 7 year old boy presented with asymptomatic hyperpigmented macules since he was of 3 years of age. This is an unusual presentation and cases have hardly reported at this age.