Lichen Sclerosus Presenting as Vitiligo: A Case Series

Abstract

Depigmenting skin lesions have a limited differential in dermatology. Although the depigmenting process of vitiligo can be clinically striking, it is at best a cosmetic issue, and may or may not be indicative of other pertinent autoimmune process. However, the early diagnosis of lichen sclerosus (LS) is of the utmost importance, since it is associated with potentially severe pain, disfigurement and relatively increase risk of squamous cell carcinoma. We present a series of biopsy proven five cases of LS that clinically presented as vitiligo.