Actinic lichen planus mimicking melasma: a clinical and histopathologic study of three cases

Three cases of actinic lichen planus mimicking melasma are presented. Although the clinical similarity to melasma is striking, the histopathologic picture is distinctive. It is suggested that actinic lichen planus be considered in the differential diagnosis of melasma.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 1988-02, Vol.18 (2), p.275-278
Hauptverfasser:	SALMAN, S. M, RANDA KHALLOUF, SHUKRALLAH ZAYNOUN
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Biopsy Dermatology Diagnosis, Differential Female Humans Lichen Planus - diagnosis Lichen Planus - pathology Medical sciences Melanosis - diagnosis Middle Aged Psoriasis. Parapsoriasis. Lichen Skin - pathology Sunlight
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Zusammenfassung:	Three cases of actinic lichen planus mimicking melasma are presented. Although the clinical similarity to melasma is striking, the histopathologic picture is distinctive. It is suggested that actinic lichen planus be considered in the differential diagnosis of melasma.
ISSN:	0190-9622 1097-6787
DOI:	10.1016/S0190-9622(88)70039-0