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Unilateral Extragenital Lichen Sclerosus Following Blaschko's Lines

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Lichen sclerosus is a chronic, immune-mediated dermatologic disorder primarily affecting the genital skin. Extragenital lichen sclerosus is rare, especially in men. We present a case of ELS in a 23-year-old male with lesions on the left upper extremity that had persisted for seven years. Over time, the lesions gradually spread to the left upper arm and scapular region. These lesions followed a band-like distribution along Blaschko's lines, without associated pruritus or pain. This unusual presentation posed a diagnostic challenge, highlighting the rarity of such manifestations.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.9581

Authors: Li Wu, Huiying Wang, Ruzhi Zhang

Institutions: Wannan Medical College, Soochow University

Language: English

Topic: Genetic and rare skin diseases.

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,730