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1.Lichen planus
2. Psoriasis
3. Dermatophytic Infections
4. Eczema
Answer: Lichen planus shows Wickham striae (white, fine, reticular scales).
Lichen planus facts
- about one in 50 people affected
- ages 30 to 60
- women slightly more than men
- children or older people rarely affected
- cause unknown - not infectious
- often mistaken for other skin conditions
- flat-topped, pink-purple spots with a shiny surface that reflect light
- appear in groups or along the line of an injury
- irregular white streaks seen - Wickham's striae
- can cause mouth ulcers, hair-loss, nail damage
Tags: lichen planus, striae
Category: MAHE 2006 MCQs
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