Lichen Striatus (Blaschko linear Acquired Inflammatory Skin Eruption) - Medtick
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Lichen Striatus (Blaschko linear Acquired Inflammatory Skin Eruption)

What is it?

A streaky rash that has occurred over a period of weeks to months that slowly fades over a year or less.

  • It affects mainly children between the ages of 5 to 15 years, but can occur at any age.

Do not wait, if one develops swollen lymph nodes, streaks on skin from injury site and feeling unwell, one may have lymphangitis, you will most likely need antibiotics. If antibiotics do not work, it may be fungal and/or viral. Please let the healthcare professional know what may have caused this.

Cause

  • Unknown

Symptoms

  • Initially scaly flat-topped papules (spots less than 1cm)?

Two weeks later:

  • Pinkish-red or flesh-coloured spots to form a dull scaly linear band?
  • Rash appears like streaks?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

This condition can be confused with:

Do not wait, if one develops swollen lymph nodes, streaks on skin from injury site and feeling unwell, one may have lymphangitis, you will most likely need antibiotics. If antibiotics do not work, it may be fungal and/or viral. Please let the healthcare professional know what may have caused this.

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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