Ankan Gupta, Vartika Singh, Meera Thomas, Anju George, Himadri Himadri
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Abstract
Keratosis lichenoides chronica (KLC) is a rare, chronic dermatosis considered an autoinflammatory keratinization disorder resembling lichen planus (LP). Pigmentary LP is a common dermatosis in the skin of colour; however, pigmentary KLC has never been reported, and keratosis is a defining feature of KLC. We report an Indian-origin male with a distinctive pattern of skin lesions described for keratosis lichenoides chronica sans hyperkeratosis.
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Clinical and Experimental Dermatology (CED) is a unique provider of relevant and educational material for practising clinicians and dermatological researchers. We support continuing professional development (CPD) of dermatology specialists to advance the understanding, management and treatment of skin disease in order to improve patient outcomes.