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Lichen striatus

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Specialty
  
dermatology

ICD-9-CM
  
697.8

eMedicine
  
article/1111723

ICD-10
  
L44.2

DiseasesDB
  
31402

Lichen striatus (also known as Blaschko linear acquired inflammatory skin eruption and Linear lichenoid dermatosis) 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 papules.

Symptoms Of Lichen Striatus

  • Lichen planus
  • List of cutaneous conditions

    • Lichen striatus is defined by:

  • 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 big, the papules are unilateral and single on an extremity along the lines of Blaschko.

  • Itching is an accompanying function of the disorder.

    • References

    Lichen striatus Wikipedia
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