"Lichen Nitidus" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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A chronic inflammatory disease characterized by shiny, flat-topped, usually flesh-colored micropapules no larger than the head of a pin. Lesions are localized in the early stages, found chiefly on the lower abdomen, penis, and inner surface of the thighs. Distribution may become generalized as the disease progresses.
| Descriptor ID |
D017513
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C17.800.859.475.545
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| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Lichen Nitidus" by people in Profiles.
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Perforating lichen nitidus in the setting of atopic dermatitis. J Cutan Pathol. 2024 Feb; 51(2):108-113.
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Generalized lichen nitidus, with perioral and perinasal accentuation, in association with Down syndrome. Pediatr Dermatol. 2009 Jan-Feb; 26(1):109-11.
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Lichen nitidus actinicus: a distinct facial presentation in 3 pre-pubertal African-American girls. Dermatol Online J. 2008 Apr 15; 14(4):10.