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Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus and allergic contact dermatitis: A significant association
Author(s) -
Tammaro Antonella,
Magri Francesca,
Iacovino Chiara,
Zollo Verdiana,
Parisella Francesca Romana,
Persechino Severino
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of cosmetic dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.626
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1473-2165
pISSN - 1473-2130
DOI - 10.1111/jocd.12915
Subject(s) - lichen sclerosus , dermatology , medicine , etiology , allergic contact dermatitis , allergy , pathology , immunology
Summary Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus (LSA) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease of unknown etiology. It mainly affects the anogenital area, while the extragenital involvement is uncommon. It manifests as pale, ivory‐colored lesions and partially atrophic skin. We report a case of a woman presenting to our department with LSA lesions at the level of the armpit. Furthermore, the patient was allergic to nickel sulfate and balsam of Peru. We assume the presence of an association between nickel allergy and onset of LSA.