Lichen striatus is a rare skin condition that is seen primarily in children, most frequently appearing ages 5–15.
It consists of a
self-limiting eruption of small, scaly
papule
A papule is a small, well-defined bump in the skin. It may have a rounded, pointed or flat top, and may have a dip. It can appear with a stalk, be thread-like or look warty. It can be soft or firm and its surface may be rough or smooth. Some h ...
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Symptoms
Lichen striatus impacts the skin and nails. It is seen as an unbroken or disrupted, linear band consisting of small tan, pink or flesh colored papules.
The papules could be smooth, flat topped or scaly. The band of lichen striatus varies from a few millimeters to 1-- 2 cm wide and extends from a few centimeters to the complete length of the extremity. By and large, the papules are unilateral and single on an extremity along the lines of Blaschko.
Itching is an accompanying function of the disorder.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is based on observing the appearance of the lesions.
Management
It is self-limiting condition
1.reassurance
2.steroid cream for local application
3.moisturiser lotion
See also
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Lichen planus
Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory and immune-mediated disease that affects the skin, nails, hair, and mucous membranes. It is not an actual lichen, and is only named that because it looks like one. It is characterized by polygonal, fla ...
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List of cutaneous conditions
References
External links
New England Journal of Medicine - Images of the Week
Lichenoid eruptions
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