Isolated lichen planus of the toe nails treated with oral prednisolone.
We report a case of lichen planus affecting the toe nails without involvement of the skin or finger nails. To our knowledge this is the first time this has been reported. We also discuss the clinical features, histology and treatment of nail lichen planus.
Evans
A V
AV
Department of Dermatology, Guy's Hospital, London, UK. alun@hotmail.com
Roest
M A
MA
Fletcher
C L
CL
Lister
R
R
Hay
R J
RJ
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014034:Toes
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D011239:Prednisolone