Abstract:We report a case of a 13‐year‐old boy who presented with eruptive monomorphic white papules on the trunk and arms involving regions previously affected by toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). Biopsy revealed compact keratin involving the hair follicle and sparse mixed perivascular infiltrate, findings consistent with lichen spinulosus. Improvement was noted after treatment with ammonium lactate 12% lotion. While cutaneous dyschromia and xerosis are common after TEN, lichen spinulosus has not yet been described in… Show more
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