2016
DOI: 10.1111/ijd.13295
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Lichen planus pigmentosus inversus: a series of 10 Tunisian patients

Abstract: Our series of LPPI seems that this disorder is underreported mainly among 3 dark-skinned persons as we have seen these ten cases within three years.

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“…It predominantly affects women, mostly after 40 years, but has been described in individuals 15–82 years of age. LPP‐inversus affects fair and dark skin, with a worldwide distribution . Its pathogenesis is similar to LPP, but in LPP‐inversus a transition from papular LP to macular lesions of LPP has been observed.…”
Section: Lichen Planus Pigmentosus Inversus (Lpp‐inversus)mentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…It predominantly affects women, mostly after 40 years, but has been described in individuals 15–82 years of age. LPP‐inversus affects fair and dark skin, with a worldwide distribution . Its pathogenesis is similar to LPP, but in LPP‐inversus a transition from papular LP to macular lesions of LPP has been observed.…”
Section: Lichen Planus Pigmentosus Inversus (Lpp‐inversus)mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Hepatitis C virus has also been associated with LPP‐inversus . Hormonal factors could be involved as it occurs in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, which tends to occur in women during perimenopause and postmenopause …”
Section: Lichen Planus Pigmentosus Inversus (Lpp‐inversus)mentioning
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“…In Indians, specifically, mustard oil containing the photosensitizing agent allyl thiocyanate is postulated to contribute to disease development given its ubiquity and multifaceted use in Indian culture . Lichen planus pigmentosus‐inversus is yet another rare variant of the disease that is more common among Caucasians and Asians but has also been reported among North Africans with dark skin phototypes . This manifests as symmetric dark brown macules primarily in the intertriginous areas, most commonly the axillae.…”
Section: Photoaggravated Dermatosesmentioning
confidence: 99%