LN: lichen nitidus INTRODUCTION Perforating lichen nitidus is a very rare subtype of lichen nitidus (LN), featuring a central perforating channel within individual lesions of LN. Originally described in 1981… Click to show full abstract
LN: lichen nitidus INTRODUCTION Perforating lichen nitidus is a very rare subtype of lichen nitidus (LN), featuring a central perforating channel within individual lesions of LN. Originally described in 1981 by Bardach, only 10 prior cases have been reported anecdotally worldwide. Like LN, the cause is unknown. It is also unclear why transepidermal perforation occurs in some individuals and what component is being extruded. Here, we
               
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