title: Lichen planus actinicus.
abstract: Lichen planus actinicus is a photodistributed variant of lichen planus that most often occurs in individuals with dark complexions. Sunlight seems to be a triggering factor in most cases. Several clinical morphologic patterns have been described, and multiple therapies with variable results have been used. The lesions in some patients may remit spontaneously with sun avoidance.
authors.affiliation: University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, USA.
authors.forename: Shanna B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Meads
authors.forename: Joy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kunishige
authors.forename: Francisco A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Ramos-Caro
authors.forename: Ashraf M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Hassanein
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged