%0 Journal Article %T Painful linear atrophic lichen planus along lines of Blaschko %A Lakshmi Chembolli %A Divakaran Jeevan %A Sivaraman Ammu %A Srinivas C %J Indian Journal of Dermatology %D 2006 %I Medknow Publications %X Linear lichen planus along the lines of Blaschko is uncommon. Atrophic lichen planus is usually a sequel to resolving annular and ulcerative lesions. We herewith report a case of histopathologically proven lichen planus, presenting with atrophy at the outset, in a linear distribution along the lines of Blaschko. In addition to the cutaneous findings, she also had pain along the distribution of lesions. %K Painful linear atrophic lichen planus %K Lines of Blaschko %U http://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2006;volume=51;issue=1;spage=42;epage=43;aulast=Lakshmi