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Lichen spinulosus

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]

Overview

Lichen spinulosus is a rare skin disorder characterized by follicular keratotic papules that are grouped into large patches. It is a variant of keratosis pilaris.

Diagnosis

Physical Examination

Skin

Extremity

References

  • Friedman S (1990). “Lichen spinulosus. Clinicopathologic review of thirty-five cases”. J Am Acad Dermatol. 22 (2 Pt 1): 261–4. PMID 2179296.

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