Clinical diagnosis
Workup outside of ED may include:
Punch biopsy or shave biopsy
Immunofluorescence studies if bullous lesions present
Routine HCV testing controversial
Punch biopsy or shave biopsy
Immunofluorescence studies if bullous lesions present
Routine HCV testing controversial
Lichen planus
The differential diagnosis for lichen planus includes:
Lichen sclerosus
Chronic graft-versus-host disease
Tinea corporis
Psoriasis
Vitiligo
Atopic dermatitis