Also known as: atrophic lichen planus, resolving lichen planus

Clinical Features:

• Represents the resolving phase of lichen planus.

Histologic Features:

• As lesions of lichen planus resolve, acanthosis subsides and the epidermis becomes flattened, while hyperkeratosis persists.
• The lichenoid dermal infiltrate often becomes less pronounced.
• Focal dermal scarring may occur.

External Links:

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Cases associated with this book:

Lichen planus atrophicus
Author: Artur Zembowicz M.D. Ph.D.

Conference: DermatopathologyConsultations.com Teaching Collection