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Linear Morphea Mimicking Lichen Striatus in Its Early Presentation
Author(s) -
Muñoz Garza Fania Zamantta,
Manubens Mercadè Elena,
Roè Crespo Esther,
Puig Sanz Lluis,
Baselga Torres Eulàlia
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/pde.12722
Subject(s) - morphea , dermatology , medicine , presentation (obstetrics) , surgery , lichen sclerosus
Linear morphea and lichen striatus are distinct conditions that have been linked in only one previous case report. We describe two patients with facial lichen striatus preceding linear morphea at the same site. A possible pathogenic relationship is discussed.