Lichen Nitidus: A Case of Tiny, Shiny, Skin Bumps

Abstract

Many skin conditions are dangerous, and some can even be life threatening. However, there are also many skin conditions that are not physically harmful but can negatively impact a person’s thoughts, feelings, or self-confidence. In this article, we discuss one of those skin conditions, called lichen nitidus. This condition is more common in kids and young adults. When people have lichen nitidus, they develop many small, shiny, smooth bumps on their bodies. These bumps can sometimes be itchy. Often, doctors do not know why people develop this disease. Although there is no cure for lichen nitidus, the good news is that it tends to go away on its own, without any treatments.