Catalog

Lichen nitidus

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Lichen nitidus – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/525392264

A chronic inflammatory dermatosis of poorly understood aetiology characterised by shiny, flat-topped, asymptomatic, usually flesh-coloured micropapules no larger than the head of a pin. Lesions are localised in the early stages and found chiefly on the lower abdomen, penis, and inner surface of the thighs. Distribution may become generalised as the disease progresses.