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Isolated lichen planus of the toe nails treated with oral prednisolone
Author(s) -
Evans A. V.,
Roest M. A. B.,
Fletcher C. L.,
Lister R.,
Hay R. J.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
clinical and experimental dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.587
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1365-2230
pISSN - 0307-6938
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2230.2001.00848.x
Subject(s) - nail (fastener) , prednisolone , dermatology , lichen , medicine , oral lichen planus , nail disease , histology , pathology , surgery , psoriasis , biology , botany , metallurgy , materials science
We report a case of lichen planus affecting the toe nails without involvement of the skin or finger nails. To our knowledge this is the first time this has been reported. We also discuss the clinical features, histology and treatment of nail lichen planus.