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Case Report
Coexistent vitiligo and actinic lichen planus
Khalil Ahmad, Dilip Kachhawa, Rajeev Khullar, Khar
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Correspondence Address:
Khalil Ahmad
Correspondence Address:
Khalil Ahmad
How to cite this article: Ahmad K, Kachhawa D, Khullar R, Khar. Coexistent vitiligo and actinic lichen planus. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 1992;58:128-130 |
Copyright: (C)1992 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology
Abstract
A case of vitiligo who subsequently developed the lesions of lichen planus is described. Both types of lesions occurred on sun exposed areas, aggravated on photochemotherapy and showed improvement on para aminobenzoic acid cream application with avoidance of sun exposure. The possibility of common aetiological background is discussed.
Keywords: Vitiligo, Lichen planus, Auto-immunity, Actinic radiation