[Ulcerative lichen ruber planus of the feet, associated with complete loss of the nails and cicatricial alopecia of the scalp]. / Lichen ruber planus ulcerativo ai piedi, associato a perdita definitiva delle unghie ed alopecia cicatriziale del capillizio.

An unusual syndrome of lichen planus, characterized by ulcerations confined to the feet, permanent loss of toenails and a cicatricial alopecia of the scalp is reported, related to a 71 years old woman. Only eleven cases identical of this have been described as yet. Skin grafting to the ulcerous surfaces has been the treatment of choice, because offers the opportunity for a lasting therapeutic response.