title: Erythema dyschromicum perstans and lichen planus: are they related?
abstract: A 53-year-old woman initially had lichen planus primarily on her extremities. Approximately 1 year later, lesions consistent with erythema dyschromicum perstans were observed. Both diseases cleared with griseofulvin therapy but returned after discontinuation of the drug. Retreatment with griseofulvin again resulted in clearing.
authors.affiliation: Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Berger
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Hayes
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Dixon
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D004817:Epidermis / Q000473:pathology; D004890:Erythema / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006118:Griseofulvin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012880:Skin Pigmentation
chemical_list: D006118:Griseofulvin; D011241:Prednisone