No significant difference in the number of melanocytes between lesional and normal skin was seen. These findings should be considered when diagnosing and differentiating PA from other hypopigmentary disorders.
Our findings suggest that multiple punch biopsies should be performed in patients suspected of LR including both the peripheral erythematous and central whitish areas to increase the diagnostic yield.
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