Linear eruptions of the nose in childhood: a form of lichen striatus?

Br J Dermatol. 2000 Jun;142(6):1208-12. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2133.2000.03552.x.

Abstract

We report four children with linear eruptions on the nose, with overlapping features of lichen striatus and linear cutaneous lupus erythematosus. However, linear lupus erythematosus has rarely been reported, and lichen striatus, although classically linear, rarely affects the face. The linear distribution of lesions from the glabella to the ala nasi may represent distribution following Blaschko's lines.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Biopsy
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Facial Dermatoses / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Lichenoid Eruptions / pathology*
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous / diagnosis
  • Male
  • Nose / pathology*