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  • Title: A case of generalized lichen nitidus successfully treated with narrow-band ultraviolet B treatment.
    Author: Bilgili SG, Karadag AS, Calka O, Ozdemir S, Kosem M.
    Journal: Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed; 2013 Aug; 29(4):215-7. PubMed ID: 23815355.
    Abstract:
    Lichen nitidus (LN) is a rare skin disorder presenting with multiple, small and bright papules located on the chest, abdomen, penis glans and upper extremities. It usually presents with limited involvement; however, it can present as generalized involvement. There is no consensus on treatment. Corticosteroid, astemizole, phototherapy has been used; however, the results are controversial. A 15-year-old male with clinical and histopathological diagnosis of LN was treated with narrow-band ultraviolet B (NB-UVB). The lesions completely regressed with post-inflammatory hypopigmentation on the second month of the therapy (25 sessions). We believe that NB-UVB is an effective treatment on generalized LN.
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