Actinic Lichen Planus of Lip – A Case Report

ABSTRACT

Actinic lichen planus is a rare variant of lichen planus seen commonly in tropical and subtropical countries in the dark complexioned individuals. It manifests in the sun exposed areas of the face, neck and limbs. Though many cases have been reported in the skin, few lesions associated with the lip have been reported. The Lip is highly susceptible to actinic changes increasing the chances of malignancies. This is an unusual case report of 32 year old female patient where the lip lesion was seen mimicking discoid lupus erythematoses.