Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a rare and chronic autoimmune disease, and extragenital LS is particularly challenging to diagnose in children. Histopathology is the gold standard for diagnosis. Dermoscopy is a… Click to show full abstract
Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a rare and chronic autoimmune disease, and extragenital LS is particularly challenging to diagnose in children. Histopathology is the gold standard for diagnosis. Dermoscopy is a useful tool when follicular plugs (FP) are observed, though FP are sometimes hard to recognize. The ink test may provide a useful technique to enhance FP visualization and support a diagnosis of extragenital LS, thereby avoiding diagnostic delays or biopsy.
Keywords:
diagnosis;
useful technique;
technique enhance;
ink test;
lichen sclerosus
Journal Title: Pediatric Dermatology
Year Published: 2022
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Journal Title: Pediatric Dermatology
Year Published: 2022
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