Successful treatment of lichen spinulosus with topical tacalcitol cream.
Lichen spinulosus (LS) is a rare idiopathic cutaneous eruption characterized by follicular keratotic spiny papules that are grouped in large patches. Here, we report two cases of LS in the submental area, an uncommon site, which were treated effectively and safely with topical tacalcitol cream.
Kim
Sang-Hyun
SH
Department of Dermatology, Busan Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, Busanjin-gu, Busan, Korea.
Kang
Ju-Hyun
JH
Seo
Jong-Keun
JK
Hwang
Seon-Wook
SW
Sung
Ho-Suk
HS
Lee
Deborah
D
D000287:Administration, Topical; D001706:Biopsy; D002648:Child; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004100:Dihydroxycholecalciferols / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D018859:Hair Follicle / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D017512:Lichenoid Eruptions / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D004100:Dihydroxycholecalciferols; C023850:1 alpha,24-dihydroxyvitamin D3