Lichen planus of the eyelids: A rare presentation of common dermatosis

Lichen planus is a common inflammatory skin disease, it usually affects the trunk, flexural surfaces, and oral or genital mucosa. Eye lids are rarely affected with few reported cases. Here we present a 67-year-old woman who has itchy skin eruption confined to the eyelids for 3 months. No history of using cosmetics. No personal or family history of atopy. No history of joint pain, weakness, or fatigue. On examination, the patient had violaceous thin scaly plaques over both eye lids. Oral mucosa is free and no other lesions on the body.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research