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Lichen planus tropicus, also known as lichen planus subtropicus and lichen planus actinicus, is sometimes confused and categorized with actinic reticuloid. It is categorized by annular plaques with minimally raised borders and bluish-brown centers.
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Pettit, J.H.S., Parish, L.C. (1984). Lichen Planus Tropicus. In: Manual of Tropical Dermatology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-8292-8_27
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