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Definition for lichen nitidus

Lichen nitidus is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology, characterized by 1-2mm, discrete and uniform, shiny, flat-topped, pale flesh-colored or reddish-brown papules that may be hypopigmented in blacks, and, occasionally, minimal scaling is present or can be induced by rubbing the surface, a disease process that usually affects children and young adults, and is painless and nonpruritic, though protracted pruritus may be occur.



some common symptoms
blister(s) or bump(s) on skin
rash in genital area or groin in females
rash in genital area or groin in males
rash on arm(s)


some related diagnoses
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atopic dermatitis
scabies
contact dermatitis
fungal infections skin
food allergy
molluscum contagiosum
psoriasis
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do i have 'lichen nitidus'?
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Biopsy skin



therapeutic procedures for 'lichen nitidus'?
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  Prednisone
  Acitretin
  Cetirizine
  Methylprednisolone



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