Lichenoid dermatitis in 3 professional footballers.
We describe 3 professional footballers who developed lichenoid dermatitis over a short period of time. Clinically, the eruption in all 3 of them can be classified as lichenoid photodermatitis. We suggest an influence of possible contact allergens or photo-active substances. Histologic evidence points to features of classical lichen planus with purpura, typical of lichen aureus (purpuricus), but showing some clinical and morphological differences.
Balabanova
M
M
Institute of Dermatology and Venereology, Medical Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Kasandgieva
J
J
Popov
Y
Y
D000328:Adult; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D017454:Dermatitis, Photoallergic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D005538:Football; D006801:Humans; D007868:Leg Dermatoses / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D010328:Patch Tests