Lichen striatus begins similarly to lichen planus, with small bumps
(papules), but over a period of days expands to form a long streak
or band of affected skin. The condition clears spontaneously
(without medication) over a period of months. This condition is
seen frequently in children less than 16 years old, but may also
occur in adults.
Review Date: 10/10/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta Center
for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed
Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical
Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
