A case of blaschkitis with histologic findings of lichen nitidus in a child

We describe the case of a 3-year-old Indian boy who presented with a 10-day history of pruritic pinpoint papules in multilinear bands on the left trunk. Three months before this presentation, he had similar lesions scattered on his trunk, without any specific distribution, that were consistent with lichen nitidus on histopathologic analysis, and self-resolved within a few days. Past birth, developmental, medical, and family history was unrevealing. The patient ’s family denied recent viral infections, new immunizations, or medication use.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research