Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that most often affects middle‐aged
adults. LP can involve the skin or mucous membranes including the oral, vulvovaginal …

Disorders of hyperpigmentation are common and, depending on the extent and location of
involvement, can affect the quality of life and pose a significant psychologic burden for …

Thoroughly revised and up-dated, this comprehensive, authoritative reference will help both
the experienced and novice practitioner diagnose skin diseases and disorders more …

Lichen planus is characterized by lichenoid, polygonal papules with fine white lines, called
Wickham striae. Lesions most commonly occur on the limbs and on the dorsal aspect of the …

Lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP) is considered a rare variant of lichen planus (LP). It is
characterized by acquired dark brown to gray macular pigmentation located on sun …

By midcentury, the USA will be more ethnically and racially diverse. Skin of colour will soon
constitute nearly one‐half of the US population, and a full understanding of skin conditions …

Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) commonly occurs after various endogenous and
exogenous stimuli, especially in dark-skinned individuals. PIH is one of the most common …

Ashy dermatosis (AD), lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP), erythema dyschromicum perstans
(EDP), and idiopathic eruptive macular pigmentation are several acquired macular …

Background Lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP) is an uncommon variant of lichen planus, for
which no effective treatment is available. Objectives The aim of this study was to determine …

A pigmented variant of lichen planus (LP) was first reported from India in 1974 by Bhutani et
al. who coined the term LP pigmentosus (LPP) to give a descriptive nomenclature to it. LP …