Lichen striatus

Lichen striatus is an acquired inflammatory linear dermatosis typically on the extremities.
The etiology is unknown.
Clinically it shows features of an inflammatory linear epidermal nevus.

Treatment:

• Unlike an inflammatory linear epidermal nevus, lichen striatus resolves without treatment, usually within six months.

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