Preferred Label : Lichen nitidus;
ICD-11 definition : A chronic inflammatory dermatosis of poorly understood aetiology characterized by
shiny, flat-topped, asymptomatic, usually flesh-coloured micropapules no larger than
the head of a pin. Lesions are localized in the early stages and found chiefly on
the lower abdomen, penis, and inner surface of the thighs. Distribution may become
generalized as the disease progresses.;
Origin ID : 525392264;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
A chronic inflammatory dermatosis of poorly understood aetiology characterized by
shiny, flat-topped, asymptomatic, usually flesh-coloured micropapules no larger than
the head of a pin. Lesions are localized in the early stages and found chiefly on
the lower abdomen, penis, and inner surface of the thighs. Distribution may become
generalized as the disease progresses.
