II. Differential Diagnosis: Children
- See Nodular Lymphangitis
- Linear Lichen Planus
- Rare variant of Lichen Planus with unilateral, linear pruritic flat-topped purple Papules
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Lichen Striatus
- Asymptomatic flesh-colored, flat topped Papules
- Develop in a linear pattern typically on unilateral extremitiy (or trunk) following Blascho Lines
- Most common onset in age 5 months to 5 years
- Linear Psoriasis
- Linear Epidermal Nevus or Inflammatory Linear Verrucous Epidermal Nevus (ILVEN)
- Incontinentia pigmenti
- Inherited dermatitis presenting with a Blistering rash at birth
- Progresses to hamartomatous growth
- Associated with hair, teeth and Nail Abnormalities
- Linear Morphea
- Asymmetric, linear sclerotic bands on the limbs and back
- May also affect deeper musculoskeletal tissue (bone, Muscle)
- Phytophotodermatitis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Cutaneous Larva Migrans
III. Resources
- Linear lesions in dermatology (IJDVL)