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Lichen planus (LP) pigmentosus is a rare variant of cutaneous lichen planus characterized by the presence of hyperpigmented lichenoid lesions in sun-exposed or flexural areas of the body.
Biomarker and diagnostic research for lichen planus pigmentosus has been reported in the published literature.
Estimated prevalence: Unknown (Unknown prevalence).
1 clinical trial registered, 1 recruiting. Interventions under study include drug therapy. Pipeline includes 1 PHASE2. Research is primarily sponsored by academic and government institutions.
89 publications have been identified in PubMed for lichen planus pigmentosus. Research spans Case Report / Case Series (52%), Review / Meta-Analysis (17%), and Clinical Trial Publication (11%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Patient case studies | 46 | 52% |
Data assembled from 4 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 19, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
Research summaries | 15 | 17% |
Clinical study results | 10 | 11% |
Disease patterns and progression | 8 | 9% |
Other research | 7 | 8% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 2 | 2% |
Laboratory research | 1 | 1% |
El Fid K (2026). [PMID: 41728430](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41728430/). *Cureus*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Han X (2026). [PMID: 41962791](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41962791/). *Am J Ophthalmol*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
Biswas AG (2026). [PMID: 41766278](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41766278/). *Niger Postgrad Med J*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Faihs V (2026). [PMID: 41854277](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41854277/). *J Dtsch Dermatol Ges*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Salas-Callo CI (2026). [PMID: 42125424](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42125424/). *Skin Appendage Disord*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
Kotekar S (2026). [PMID: 41268841](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41268841/). *Indian Dermatol Online J*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Sarkar R (2026). [PMID: 42109558](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42109558/). *Indian J Dermatol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Barbato F (2026). [PMID: 41574624](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41574624/). *Dermatol Reports*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Mondal A (2026). [PMID: 41685807](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41685807/). *Indian Dermatol Online J*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Rutnin S (2026). [PMID: 41947502](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41947502/). *J Cosmet Dermatol*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
AI-curated news mentioning lichen planus pigmentosus
Updated Jul 17, 2026
A recent study explores the colocalization of vitiligo and lichen planus in a young male patient, raising questions about potential underlying connections between these two skin conditions. This research could provide insights into the pathophysiology of both diseases.