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Keratosis lichenoides chronica
Author(s) -
Miller Tara D.,
Chilukuri Suneel,
BayerGarner Ilene B.,
Hsu Sylvia
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
international journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-4632
pISSN - 0011-9059
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2004.01953.x
Subject(s) - medicine , reticulate , dermatology , keratosis , etiology , trunk , pathology , biology , ecology , botany
Keratosis lichenoides chronica (KLC) is a rare chronic disorder of keratinization, characterized by the progressive development of erythematosquamous plaques and violaceous lichenoid hyperkeratotic papules, nodules and ridges. These lesions are most commonly found in a symmetrical distribution on the trunk and extremities and display a unique linear and/or reticulate pattern. The etiology of KLC remains unknown and the eruptions tend to be refractory to treatment. We describe a case of keratosis lichenoides chronica that improved with systemic retinoids.