Lichen planus pigmentosus / actinicus Flashcards
1
Q
Primarily seen where
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central america, the indian subcontinent. middle wast and japan
2
Q
age gender
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20-45 yo
men and women equally affected.
men may present a decade earlier.
face and neck primarily involved but axilla inframmary region and groin may be agfected.
3
Q
LP actinus age
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actinus
20-30 yo. srping and summer.
sunexposed areas of body spec face.
4
Q
has a diff racial dist reposrted in caucasian asians hispanics
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Licheb planus pigmentosus-inversus.
axilla- primary region of involvement in most pxs. (90%)
5
Q
tx lp pigmentosus
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Similar to other forms of lp. top steroid and CNI, antimalarials retinoids and ummunomodulators.
chemical peels ans retinoids imrpve discoloration.
