Salman S M, Khallouf R, Zaynoun S
Department of Dermatology, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 1988 Feb;18(2 Pt 1):275-8. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(88)70039-0.
Three cases of actinic lichen planus mimicking melasma are presented. Although the clinical similarity to melasma is striking, the histopathologic picture is distinctive. It is suggested that actinic lichen planus be considered in the differential diagnosis of melasma.