Lichen aureus

Lichen aureus
DiseasesDB	31388

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]

Overview

Lichen aureus (also known as "lichen purpuricus") is a skin condition characterized by the sudden appearance of one or several golden or rust-colored, closely packed macules or lichenoid papules.

Diagnosis

Physical Examination

Skin

Extremity

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  Lichen aureus. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.
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  Lichen aureus. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.
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  Lichen aureus. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.
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  Lichen aureus. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.
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  Lichen aureus. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.
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  Lichen aureus. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.
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  Lichen aureus. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.
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  Lichen aureus. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.
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  Lichen aureus. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.
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  Lichen aureus. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.
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  Lichen aureus. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.

See also

• Pigmentary purpuric eruptions
• List of cutaneous conditions