title: [Zosteriform lichen aureus].
abstract: Lichen aureus is a special localized variant of purpura pigmentosa chronica. A patient presented with an unusual striate and segmental or zosteriform distribution of lichen aureus involving the left leg and lower abdominal area. Histology showed the characteristic dense band-like infiltrate consisting mainly of small lymphocytes and numerous hemosiderin-containing macrophages. No underlying infection or medication could be identified as a trigger. The lesions did not respond well to topical corticosteroid therapy.
authors.affiliation: Hautklinik und Poliklinik, Universitätsklinikum Benjamin Franklin, Freie Universität Berlin.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Dippel
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Schröder
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Goerdt
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006485:Hemosiderin / Q000378:metabolism; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D017512:Lichenoid Eruptions / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000473:pathology; D008264:Macrophages / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D006485:Hemosiderin