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What Is Lichen Nitidus And What Causes It?
An abnormal inflammatory activity in the cells of the skin can cause a rare skin disease known as lichen nitidus. This appears as small, glistening bumps on the skin's surface. These bumps are skin coloured. Read on to know more about this rare disease, its symptoms and treatment.
What Is Lichen Nitidus?
This is a chronic inflammatory disease which appears as shiny, flesh-coloured (sometimes reddish brown) discrete papules. Against a dark skin, these appear hypopigmented. This disease mostly affects children and young adults.
The bumps caused on the skin are painless but can get very itchy at times. Dermatologists sometimes refer to this skin disease as mini lichen planus. Most of the time, this disease clears up on its own. This is not an infectious disease.
What Are The Causes Of Lichen Nitidus?
The exact cause of this disease is not known. This is not a contagious condition. Papules appear as a response to inflammation that is controlled by white blood cells. These are called T lymphocytes. The ideal responsibility of these cells is to heal diseases or injuries. However, T-lymphocytes appear to be activated in case of lichen nitidus.
Symptoms Of Lichen Nitidus
It is basically identified by the clusters of small, glistening bumps or papules. The symptoms of this disease are based on the characteristics of these tiny bumps.
•
They
are
flat-topped
and
round
in
shape.
•
The
size
of
the
bumps
can
range
from
pinpoint
to
a
pinhead
size.
•
In
some
cases,
these
bumps
can
begin
to
itch
intensely.
•
They
usually
appear
in
line
where
there
is
a
crease
or
constant
pressure
on
the
skin.
These
bumps
can
be
found
on
the
folds
of
the
skin
-
such
as
inside
the
wrist
or
elbow.
•
These
bumps
are
skin
coloured.
People
with
fair
skin
might
find
these
bumps
to
appear
pinkish.
People
with
dark
skin
might
find
these
bumps
to
be
slightly
lighter
than
their
normal
skin
colour.
•
These
bumps
can
be
found
to
be
located
on
the
abdomen,
chest,
genital
areas,
arms,
etc.
They
rarely
occur
on
the
soles
of
the
feet
or
fingernails.
•
Sometimes
these
bumps' appearance
clears
up
from
one
site
but
appears
on
another
site
of
the
body.
Does Lichen Nitidus Go Away?
Most of the time, this disease heals on its own without the requirement of any specific treatment. This disease is self-limited and asymptomatic. However, if the itching gets severe or this disease begins to interfere with your daily life activities, you might want to visit a dermatologist.
This disease is harmless otherwise and does not cause any long-term skin problems. Nevertheless, a person might feel embarrassed due to the visibility of these bumps.
This
disease
can
be
linked
to
other
diseases
such
as:
• Eczema:
This is an inflammatory skin condition. This disease is also known as atopic dermatitis. Characteristics of this disease are dry rashes that are itchy. The rashes usually appear on the face, behind the knees, on the hands/feet and inside the elbow.
• Tuberculosis:
This is an infectious disease that affects the lungs.
• Lichen planus:
This is an inflammatory condition. It is characterized by the appearance of purple or red coloured flat-topped bumps that are itchy in nature. These appear as bumps on the skin or as white, lacy patches on the mucous membranes of the mouth.
• Crohn’s disease:
This disease refers to the inflammation of the digestive system's lining. This disease causes severe diarrhoea, malnutrition and abdominal pain.
• Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis:
This is an inflammatory disease that causes swelling and stiffness in the joints along with persistent pain.
How Is Lichen Nitidus Treated?
Although this disease does not require any specific treatment and heals on its own, you might want to see a doctor if rashes like tiny bumps appear on your skin for no particular reason. These could be due to an allergic reaction. A prompt diagnosis would help prevent future complications.
If this disease is accompanied by pus oozing out of the bumps or high fever, then it could hint at something serious and would require immediate medical attention.
A doctor can easily diagnose this illness by closely looking at the bumps using a magnifying glass. At times, thorough examination might involve taking a small tissue (process of biopsy) and then looking at it under a microscope.
In
case
the
bumps
get
so
severe
that
it
stops
you
from
performing
any
activity,
then
your
doctor
could
try
glucocorticoids.
Oral
glucocorticoids
may
be
tried
if
the
disease
is
symptomatic
and
extensive
in
nature.
If
the
appearance
of
the
bumps
gets
worse
with
humidity
or
sunlight,
then
air
conditioning
or
just
cool
air
can
help
relieve
the
discomfort
and
swelling.
Phototherapy can clear up lichen nitidus. Medications that in general help with this condition are antihistamines, a topical drug called tacrolimus, a synthetic version of vitamin A (retinoid), etc.
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