Hypertrophic lichen planus in pediatrics

Authors

  • María Sofía Granillo Fernández Dr. Ricardo Gutiérrez General Acute Care Hospital, La Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
  • Agostina Alonzo Caldarelli Dr. Ricardo Gutiérrez General Acute Care Hospital, La Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
  • María Victoria Moreno Dr. Ricardo Gutiérrez General Acute Care Hospital, La Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
  • Patricio Maier Dr. Ricardo Gutiérrez General Acute Care Hospital, La Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
  • Marcia Araceli Taboada Dr. Ricardo Gutiérrez General Acute Care Hospital, La Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47196/da.v31i3.2972

Keywords:

lichen planus, hypertrophic lichen planus, pediatrics

Abstract

Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects skin and mucous membranes, characterized by the appearance of pruritic, flat, purplish lesions. Its manifestation in pediatric population is very rare. Hypertrophic lichen planus is distinguished by the thickening of the skin lesions. Etiology is not completely elucidated, but it has been associated with autoimmune factors, viral infections, and drug reactions. Early identification and proper management are crucial.

Author Biographies

María Sofía Granillo Fernández, Dr. Ricardo Gutiérrez General Acute Care Hospital, La Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

Pediatric Dermatologist, Staff Physician, Dermatology Unit

Agostina Alonzo Caldarelli, Dr. Ricardo Gutiérrez General Acute Care Hospital, La Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

Staff Physician, Dermatology Unit

María Victoria Moreno, Dr. Ricardo Gutiérrez General Acute Care Hospital, La Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

Staff Physician, Dermatology Unit

Patricio Maier, Dr. Ricardo Gutiérrez General Acute Care Hospital, La Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

Staff Physician, Dermatology Unit

Marcia Araceli Taboada, Dr. Ricardo Gutiérrez General Acute Care Hospital, La Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

Head of the Dermatology Unit

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Published

2025-12-01

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 3 (2025): September-December

Section

Clinical Cases

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