Lichen striatus
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Overview
Lichen striatus is also known as Blaschko linear acquired inflammatory skin eruption[1] and Linear lichenoid dermatosis.[2]
Causes
The etiology of the eruption is unknown. Several theories suggest the following factors could be a possible etiology.[3]
- Genetic predisposition
- Hypersensitivity
- Cutaneous injury
- Viral infection
- Environmental factors
Epidemiology and Demographics
Lichen striatus is a rare skin condition that is seen primarily in children, most frequently appearing ages 5–15.[4] It consists of a self-limiting eruption of small, scaly papules.[5]
References
- ↑ Freedberg, et al. (2003). Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. (6th ed.). McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-138076-0.
- ↑ Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 1-4160-2999-0.
- ↑ Patrizi A, Neri I, Fiorentini C, Bonci A, Ricci G (2004). "Lichen striatus: clinical and laboratory features of 115 children". Pediatr Dermatol. 21 (3): 197–204. doi:10.1111/j.0736-8046.2004.21302.x. PMID 15165195.
- ↑ James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
- ↑ James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; Elston, Dirk M. (2011). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology (11th ed.). London: Elsevier. pp. 223–224. ISBN 9781437703146.