Penile lichen planus recognized by dermoscopy: a case report

Abstract

Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory pruritic disease affecting skin, mucous membranes, hair follicles and nails. Dermoscopy have potentially improved the diagnosis of skin diseases by defining specific patterns. We report a case of 34 year-old man with penile lichen planus diagnosed by dermoscopy.

Keywords

• lichen planus
• dermoscopy
• penis