Lichenoid eruption explained

Lichenoid eruption

A lichenoid eruption is a skin disease characterized by damage and infiltration between the epidermis and dermis.

Examples include lichen planus, lichen sclerosus and lichen nitidus. It can also be associated with abrasion or drug use.[1] It has been observed in conjunction with the use of proton pump inhibitors, and might be a sign and/or symptom of lupus such as subacute cutaneous lupus erythematous, according to the case reports and reviews.[2] [3] [4]

The term "lichenoid" derives from a resemblance to a lichen.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: White : Diseases of the Skin - Lichen Planus and Lichenoid Disorders .
  2. Brauer . J . Votava . HJ . Meehan . S . Soter . NA . Lichenoid drug eruption. . Dermatology Online Journal . 15 . 8 . 2009-08-15 . 1087-2108 . 19891921 . 13.
  3. Bong JL, Lucke TW, Douglas WS . Lichenoid drug eruption with proton pump inhibitors . BMJ . 320 . 7230 . 283 . January 2000 . 10650025 . 27275 . 10.1136/bmj.320.7230.283.
  4. Tukenmez Demirci . Gulsen . Altunay . Ilknur Kivanc . Sarikaya . Sezgi . Sakiz . Damlanur . Lupus erythematosus and lichen planus overlap syndrome: a case report with a rapid response to topical corticosteroid therapy . Dermatology Reports . PAGEPress Publications . 3 . 3 . 2011-11-25 . 2036-7406 . 25386300 . 4211510 . 10.4081/dr.2011.e48 . 48.

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