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Image Number #3394 (Lichen planus pigmentosus)

Diagnosis: Lichen planus pigmentosus

Description: Blue-blackish discoloration of the face.

Morphology: Hyperpigmentation

Site: Face

Sex: F

Age: 28

Type: Clinical

Submitted By: Nameer Al-Sudany

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Differential Diagnosis

History: LP pigmentosus is a rare variant of lichen planus. It is more common in Latin America and India. It usually presents with hyperpigmented patches of the sun-exposed parts and body flexors. This lady presented with blue-blackish pigmentation of the face, forearms and axillae of two years duration. She complained of progressive darkening of her skin in the affected areas.

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