Lichen planus pigmentosus presenting as diffuse facial melanosis.
Lichen planus pigmmentosus (LPP), an uncommon variant of lichen planus, has been characterized by hyperpigmented, dark brown macules in sun-exposed areas and flexural folds. In this paper, an unusual case of LPP showing diffuse darkening of the face without the presence of any lichenoid or macular lesion is presented.
Dermatology Department, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran. namazi_mr@yahoo.com
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D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D008548:Melanosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008875:Middle Aged