Imiquimod reactivation of lichen planus |
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Authors: | Domingues Erik Chaney Keri C Scharf Mark J Wiss Karen |
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Affiliation: | Division of Dermatology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01605, USA. mark.scharf@umassmemorial.org |
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Abstract: | A 44-year-old man who was previously diagnosed with actinic cheilitis was prescribed imiquimod cream 5%, which resulted in thick hemorrhagic crusting of the lower lip after 4 applications. He subsequently noted the development of lichen planus lesions on his arms and legs for the first time in 15 years following imiquimod use. On follow-up he also was noted to have characteristic Wickham striae on his lower lip. Lichen planus is an autoimmune inflammatory condition in which autoreactive T lymphocytes attack keratinocytes. The mechanism of action for imiquimod is upregulation of IFN-alpha and IFN-beta. Treatment with clobetasol cream 0.05% led to resolution of his lichen planus lesions. |
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