Dermatology Glossary

Lichen striatus

Lichen striatus is an acquired inflammatory linear dermatosis typically on the extremities.
The etiology is unknown.
Clinically it shows features of an inflammatory linear epidermal nevus.

Treatment:

• Unlike an inflammatory linear epidermal nevus, lichen striatus resolves without treatment, usually within six months.

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