title: Lichen nitidus actinicus: a distinct facial presentation in 3 pre-pubertal African-American girls.
abstract: Lichen nitidus is a relatively common inflammatory disorder of uncertain etiology seen primarily in the pediatric population. A rare variant may demonstrate a photodistribution of characteristic lesions. We describe 3 cases of lichen nitidus actinicus with prominent facial lesions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Sapna
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Modi
authors.forename: Mandy
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Harting
authors.forename: Denise
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Metry
mesh_terms: D001741:Black or African American; D002648:Child; D005145:Face / Q000473:pathology*; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000208:ethnology / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017513:Lichen Nitidus / Q000208:ethnology / Q000473:pathology*; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000208:ethnology / Q000473:pathology*; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects