Blaschkoid lichen planus in childhood − a case report
We report a 5-year-old girl with Blaschkoid lichen planus, a rare variant with linear distribution along Blaschko’s lines. This case highlights the importance of recognizing this entity due to its distinct etiology and a more favorable outcome. This variant is crucial for proper diagnosis and patient reassurance regarding its self-limited course and favorable prognosis compared to classic linear lichen planus.
Authors
- Sumedha Ballal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3758-7741)
- Rajalakshmi Tirumalae (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1416-8894)
- Viola Elvia Sequeira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2905-8970)
- Mary Augustine
Institutions
- St.John's Medical College Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jewd.jewd_103_24
- Primary Topic
- Genetic and rare skin diseases.
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00