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Article: Lichen planus pigmentosus presenting as diffuse facial melanosis.(CASE REPORTS)
- Article from:
- Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
- Article date:
- July 1, 2004
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Abstract
Lichen planus pigmmentosus (LPP), an uncommon variant of lichen planus, has been characterized by hyperpigmented, dark brown macules in sun-exposed areas and flexural folds. In this paper, an unusual case of LPP showing diffuse darkening of the face without the presence of any lichenoid or macular lesion is presented.
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Case Report
A 49-year-old Iranian woman with skin type IV presented with an eight-year history of slowly progressive diffuse darkening of the total face (Figure 1). There was no history of a preceding skin inflammation, and the remaining parts of the skin, including the neck and mucous membranes, were ...