Sunday, 29 May 2011

Lichen Spinulosis

Lichen Spinulosis Features:
  • Also known as Spinulosismus.
  • Unclear nature of the condition.
  • Some define as a spiny variant of keratosis pilaris.
  • Others describe it as patches (round or oval) of grouped follicular plugs.
  • Associated with HIV/ AIDS - possible overlap with pityriasis rubra pilaris.

Differential Diagnosis:
  • Follicular Hyperkeratotic Spicules
  • Hyperkeratosis Follicularis et Parafollicularis in Cutem Penetrans
  • Lichen scrofulosorum
  • Lichenoid fungal id reaction (lichen trichophyticus)
  • Punctate porokeratosis

Tags: Lichen Spinulosis - Keratosis - Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris
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