title: Generalized lichen nitidus.
abstract: We report a 38-year-old man who presented with a generalized papular eruption that was clinically and histologically consistent with lichen nitidus. This patient's condition had been persistent for approximately 1 year; however, soon after assuming employment that entailed significant, regular sun exposure, the patient noted marked clearing of his lesions in sun-exposed areas. This case corroborates previous reports that suggest that generalized lichen nitidus can be successfully managed with ultraviolet light therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, 1021 Medical Arts N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87131-5231, USA.
authors.forename: A T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Arizaga
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Gaughan
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Bang
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D017513:Lichen Nitidus / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D013472:Sunlight; D014467:Ultraviolet Therapy / Q000379:methods*