Facial hypopigmentation in skin of color: An atypical presentation of lichen nitidus

Ingrid C. Polcari; Anthony J. Mancini; Sarah L. Stein

doi:10.1111/pde.14692

Facial hypopigmentation in skin of color: An atypical presentation of lichen nitidus

Ingrid C. Polcari, Anthony J. Mancini, Sarah L. Stein^*

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Abstract

Lichen nitidus is a benign skin condition of unknown etiology that is classically described on the trunk, extremities, and genitalia as pinpoint flat-topped papules. In dark-skinned persons, the lesions may appear shiny or even hypopigmented. Lichen nitidus is less often described on the face. We describe a series of pediatric patients with skin of color who presented with the chief complaint of facial skin lightening and had associated clinical findings consistent with lichen nitidus.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	110-112
Number of pages	3
Journal	Pediatric dermatology
Volume	38
Issue number	S2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/pde.14692
State	Published - Nov 2021

Keywords

dyspigmentation
hypopigmentation
inflammatory disorder
pigmentary disorders

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Dermatology

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Facial hypopigmentation in skin of color: An atypical presentation of lichen nitidus

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