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Lichen ruber follicularis

Definition

A chronic skin disease characterized by small follicular papules, disseminated reddish-brown scaly patches, and often, palmoplantar hyperkeratosis. The papules are about the size of a pin and topped by a horny plug.

Synonyme

Lichen ruber follicularis, Lichen ruber planopilaris, Lichen ruber acuminatus

UMLS

PITYRIASIS RUBRA PILARIS