title: Recurrent generalized lichen nitidus associated with amenorrhea.
abstract: A case of recurrent generalized lichen nitidus is reported. The eruptions developed in the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle, but there has been a marked improvement after administration of estrogen and progesterone for the treatment of amenorrhea. Hormonal factors may play a role in the development of lichenoid tissue reaction in the lesions of this disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Osaka City University Medical School, Japan.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Taniguchi
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chanoki
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hamada
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000568:Amenorrhea / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D004967:Estrogens / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017513:Lichen Nitidus / Q000209:etiology*; D011374:Progesterone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012008:Recurrence
chemical_list: D004967:Estrogens; D011374:Progesterone