Lichen Planus Associated with Ulcerative Lesions

Abstract

A 60-year-old woman with lichen planus on the extremities, in association with ulcerative lesions, was reported. Histopathological studies of the biopsy specimen showed typical findings of lichen planus and deposits of IgM, and IgG in the Civette body were revealed by direct immunofluorescence staining. Patch tests of dental metals were negative. Treatment with Dermovate cream and Drenison tape resulted in improvement of the lesions. This makes the fourth such case to be reported in Japan.