Diagnosis: Lichen planus
Description: Purple patch of lichen planus
Morphology: Papules
Site: Wrist
Sex: M
Age: 35
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Ian McColl
Differential DiagnosisHistory:
Case of Dr
Man in his mid 30's.
Presents with itchy lesions on his wrists, lower ant shins,and calves for several months.
Takes Efexor. Otherwise well.
No oral or genital involvement.
Typical lesions for lichen planus - Wickhams striae visible.
Started on diprosone ointment nocte to the lesions for 1 month.