Vitiligoid variant of lichen sclerosus in young girls with darker skin types

ConclusionsThe girls presented in this series appear to have had vitiligoid lichen sclerosus, given the clinical overlap of lichen sclerosus and vitiligo affecting the anogenital region, particularly given that they did not have depigmented patches elsewhere on their body. Previous cases of vitiligoid lichen sclerosus have been reported in darker skin types, and our findings support this possible predisposition. It is important for clinicians to assess patients presenting with genital depigmentation for overlapping features of vitiligo and lichen sclerosus and determine appropriate management.

Source: Pediatric Dermatology - January 4, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Margaret H. Dennin, Sarah L. Stein, Adena E. Rosenblatt Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research