Nail lesions as a main manifestation of lichen nitidus
Introduction . Lichen nitidus (LN) is a rare, chronic, inflammatory dermatosis usually affecting children and young adults. Nails involvement is very rare. Until now, 7 cases of LN with nail involvement have been described. Objective. To present a rare case of childhood lichen nitidus where tra...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Termedia Publishing House
2015-09-01
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| Series: | Przegląd Dermatologiczny |
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| Online Access: | http://www.termedia.pl/Nail-lesions-as-a-main-manifestation-of-lichen-nitidus,56,25612,1,1.html |
| Summary: | Introduction . Lichen nitidus (LN) is a rare, chronic, inflammatory dermatosis usually affecting children and young adults. Nails involvement is very rare. Until now, 7 cases of LN with nail involvement have been described.
Objective. To present a rare case of childhood lichen nitidus where trachyonychia was the main manifestation of the disease.
Case report. A 7-year-old, Caucasian, previously healthy boy presented thumbnail longitudinal ridges, distal splitting and subungual hyperkeratosis for 7 months. Numerous mycological and bacteriological examinations were negative. Dermatological examination also revealed erythematous lesions on the proximal nail fold as well as small skin-pigmented papules on the thumb. Similar papules grouped into patches were also observed on the upper limbs, trunk and forehead. Treatment was not recommended.
Conclusions . Lichen nitidus may rarely affect nails and should be considered as a possible cause of nail lesions in childhood. |
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| ISSN: | 0033-2526 2084-9893 |