Al-Husain Khalid M, Alsebayel Musaed M, Al-Breiki Sarah, Almulhim Nasser, Alsayyah Ahmed
Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Department of Dermatology, King Fahad University Hospital, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2025 Jan 23;18:235-239. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S504299. eCollection 2025.
Lichen planus pigmentosus is a variant of lichen planus characterized by gray-brown hyperpigmented macules and patches occurring in sun exposed areas. Vicks VapoRub is an inhalant ointment frequently used to relieve symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections. We report a case of lichen planus pigmentosus induced by Vicks VapoRub and successfully treated with topical tacrolimus 0.1% cream.
色素性扁平苔藓是扁平苔藓的一种变体,其特征为在暴露于阳光的部位出现灰棕色色素沉着斑和斑块。维克斯达姆膏是一种常用的吸入性软膏,用于缓解上呼吸道感染的症状。我们报告一例由维克斯达姆膏诱发的色素性扁平苔藓,并成功使用0.1%他克莫司乳膏进行治疗。