Lichen Planus Pigmentosus Presenting as Diffuse Facial Melanosis

July 2004 | Volume 3 | Issue 4 | Case Reports | 436 | Copyright © July 2004


M R Namazi, MD

Abstract
Lichen planus pigmmentosus (LPP), an uncommon variant of lichen planus, has been characterized by hyperpigmented, dark brown macules in sun-exposed areas and flexural folds. In this paper, an unusual case of LPP showing diffuse darkening of the face without the presence of any lichenoid or macular lesion is presented.