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A case of generalized lichen nitidus successfully treated with narrow‐band ultraviolet B treatment
Author(s) -
Bilgili Serap Gunes,
Karadag Ayse Serap,
Calka Omer,
Ozdemir Serhat,
Kosem Mustafa
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
photodermatology, photoimmunology and photomedicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.736
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1600-0781
pISSN - 0905-4383
DOI - 10.1111/phpp.12037
Subject(s) - ultraviolet , lichen , ultraviolet b , botany , biology , art , dermatology , physics , medicine , optoelectronics
Summary Lichen nitidus ( LN ) is a rare skin disorder presenting with multiple, small and bright papules located on the chest, abdomen, penis glans and upper extremities. It usually presents with limited involvement; however, it can present as generalized involvement. There is no consensus on treatment. Corticosteroid, astemizole, phototherapy has been used; however, the results are controversial. A 15‐year‐old male with clinical and histopathological diagnosis of LN was treated with narrow‐band ultraviolet B ( NB‐UVB ). The lesions completely regressed with post‐inflammatory hypopigmentation on the second month of the therapy (25 sessions). We believe that NB‐UVB is an effective treatment on generalized LN .