Hypertrophic lp

Question 1

lesion

Answer 1

Usually occurs on the shins but may occur anywhere. The anterior lower leg below the knee is the sole area of involvement in most patients. the typical lesions are verrucous plaques w variable amounts of scale. at edges of plaques small flat topped polygonal papules may be discovered.

Question 2

Dermoscopy

Answer 2

pearly white areas a peripheral striations

Question 3

histo

Answer 3

pseudoepitheliomatous keratinocyte hyperplasia may be marked. eosinophils in dermal infiltrate.

Question 4

tx

Answer 4

Chronic and often refractory to top tx.