Lichen planus pigmentosus inversus: a series of 10 Tunisian patients

Background Lichen planus pigmentosus inversus (LPPI) is a rare variant of LP. Only 31 cases have been reported in the literature. Methods Here we report a series of 10 patients with LPPI from North Africa. Results Ten cases of LPPI, clinically suspected and histologically confirmed, were seen over 3...

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Published in:International journal of dermatology 2016-10, Vol.55 (10), p.1088-1091
Main Authors: Mohamed, Mariem, Korbi, Mouna, Hammedi, Faten, Youssef, Monia, Soua, Yosra, Akkari, Hayet, Lahouel, Ines, Belhadjali, Hichem, Zili, Jameleddine
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Language:English
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Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Anti-Inflammatory Agents - therapeutic use
Axilla
Betamethasone - therapeutic use
Female
Groin
Humans
Lichen Planus - diagnosis
Lichen Planus - drug therapy
Lichen Planus - pathology
Male
Middle Aged
Neck
Treatment Failure
Tunisia
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Summary:Background Lichen planus pigmentosus inversus (LPPI) is a rare variant of LP. Only 31 cases have been reported in the literature. Methods Here we report a series of 10 patients with LPPI from North Africa. Results Ten cases of LPPI, clinically suspected and histologically confirmed, were seen over 3 years (2013‐2015). The mean age of patients was 62.4 years old. Eight patients were women and two were men. Main folds involved were the axillae and groin. All patients were treated by topical steroids without success. Conclusions Our series of LPPI seems that this disorder is underreported mainly among 3 dark‐skinned persons as we have seen these ten cases within three years.
ISSN:0011-9059
1365-4632
DOI:10.1111/ijd.13295