title: A case of linear lichen planus.
abstract: Linear lichen planus (LLP) is a very rare form of lichen planus (LP) characterized by a linear distribution of the lichenoid lesions. It usually follows the lines of Blaschko with unilateral involvement. We report such a case of LLP. A 50-year-old man presented with slightly pruritic, linear, violaceous, papular lesions on the right side of his jaw. A biopsy specimen demonstrated the typical histology of LP. Based on the clinical and pathological findings, the diagnosis was LLP.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Firat University School of Medicine, Elaziğ, Turkey.
authors.forename: Ibrahim
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Kökçam
authors.forename: Ibrahim H
authors.initials: IH
authors.lastname: Ozercan
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D006854:Hydrocortisone