Bullous Lichen Planus of the Nails: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Jonathan K. Hwang,
Cynthia M. Magro,
Shari R. Lipner
Abstract:Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory disorder that may affect the skin, nails, and/or oral mucosa. Bullous lichen planus is a rare variant of lichen planus, which is even less common in the nails. We present a case of nail bullous lichen planus, in a 48-year-old male presenting with a 10-month history of onychodystrophy of all ten fingernails. A longitudinal excision of the left thumbnail was performed, with histopathology consistent with lichen planus with focal transition to bullous lichen planus. He was … Show more
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