Violaceous Eruption on the Head and Extremities

Japanese case of classic plaque‐like actinic lichen planus

“…There have been only a few reported cases of classic plaque-like type actinic LP. 2,3 We therefore speculate that classic plaque-like actinic LP is rare.…”

Pigmented actinic lichen planus (PALP) mimicking lentigo maligna melanoma: Usefulness of in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy in diagnosis and follow-up

“…Treatment strategies first call for use of sunscreen and avoiding sun exposure. Topical 10 or intralesional glucocorticoids and hydroxychloroquine 11 have been used. Some cases improved with acitretin in combination with topical steroids 7 or cyclosporine for the refractory cases.…”