An Egyptian case of isolated palmar lichen planus mimicking tinea nigra

Abstract

Exclusive palmoplantar lichen planus causes diagnostic challenge because of its rarity and the nonclassical morphology of the lesions. Herein, we report a case of exclusive palmar lichen planus resembling tinea nigra in an Egyptian male.

Keywords

• histopathology
• lichen planus
• palm
• tinea nigra