Abstract
Introduction: Lichen planus is considered to be rare in children. However, it does not appear to be uncommon in Indian subcontinent. Aims: The study was undertaken to analyse the clinical profile of childhood lichen planus. Material and Methods: We selected 30 children with LP for the study. The children selected were below the age of 14 years of age. Results and Discussion: In our study, it was seen that that the maximum onset of disease was between 5-9 years of age and mean age of children with LP was 6.8 years. The commonest type of LP in children was classical LP seen in 60% children, followed by actinic LP in 20% children. LP hypertrophicus and linear LP were seen in 10% patients each. Nail changes were seen in 10% patients.
Highlights
Lichen planus is considered to be rare in children
It has been hypothesized that the rarity of associated autoimmune conditions, exposure to drugs and dental restorative materials, infective agents and other environmental triggers that have been known to initiate lichen planus may be responsible for the overall rarity of LP in children [1,2]
The scarcity of reports may further be due to overall rarity of LP in children, 2-3% of total LP occurring in children below 20 years of age
Summary
The dermatosis, lichen planus (LP) was first described by Erasmus Wilson in 1869 and is characterized by purple, polygonal, pruritic, papular eruption of unknown etiology affecting skin that can involve the mucous membranes and the nails. It has been hypothesized that the rarity of associated autoimmune conditions, exposure to drugs and dental restorative materials, infective agents and other environmental triggers that have been known to initiate lichen planus may be responsible for the overall rarity of LP in children [1,2]. The scarcity of reports may further be due to overall rarity of LP in children, 2-3% of total LP occurring in children below 20 years of age. Under-reporting may influence the apparent rarity of childhood LP [3]. Aims The study was undertaken to analyse the clinical profile of childhood lichen planus
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