Jessner lymphocytic infiltrate presenting on a cutaneous leishmaniasis scar: case report

Abstract

Jessner lymphocytic infiltration of the skin is an uncommon skin disorder characterized by benign accumulations of lymphocytes by a “coat-sleeve”-like perivascular infiltration in the skin [1]. These small lesions are solid, pink or red in colour and appear on the face, neck and back. The lesions may remain unchanged for several years and then spontaneously disappear, leaving no scars [2]. Prognosis is good because lymphocytic infiltration of the skin may resolve spontaneously and require no treatment. Treatments include cosmetic camouflage, photoprotection, excision of small lesions, topical steroids, hydroxy chloroquine, intralesional steroids, systemic steroids and cryotherapy [3]. We report here on a case of Jessner lymphocytic infiltration associated with an atrophic scar due to cutaneous leishmaniasis from 5 years before.