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- Title
A case of generalized lichen nitidus successfully treated with narrow-band ultraviolet B treatment.
- Authors
Bilgili, Serap Gunes; Karadag, Ayse Serap; Calka, Omer; Ozdemir, Serhat; Kosem, Mustafa
- Abstract
Lichen nitidus ( LN) is a rare skin disorder presenting with multiple, small and bright papules located on the chest, abdomen, penis glans and upper extremities. It usually presents with limited involvement; however, it can present as generalized involvement. There is no consensus on treatment. Corticosteroid, astemizole, phototherapy has been used; however, the results are controversial. A 15-year-old male with clinical and histopathological diagnosis of LN was treated with narrow-band ultraviolet B ( NB-UVB). The lesions completely regressed with post-inflammatory hypopigmentation on the second month of the therapy (25 sessions). We believe that NB-UVB is an effective treatment on generalized LN.
- Subjects
LICHENS; PHOTOTHERAPY; SKIN diseases; ADRENOCORTICAL hormones; ASTEMIZOLE; HYPOPIGMENTATION
- Publication
Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 2013, Vol 29, Issue 4, p215
- ISSN
0905-4383
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/phpp.12037