JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Abstract

Lichen nitidus is a rare chronic condition of unknown etiology, usually asymptomatic, characterized by the presence of multiple, tiny, discrete, shiny, flesh colored, flat papules 2-3 mm in diameter. Lichen nitidus classically involves the genitalia, upper extremities, chest and abdomen; in rare instances, it may become generalized.We report a case of generalized lichen nitidus treated with tacrolimus