Lichenoid skin lesions: A rare manifestation in secondary syphilis

Lichenoid secondary syphilis as immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome with mixed etiology genital ulcer in a human immunodeficiency virus-positive patient

“…The previously reported cases had one or few lichenoid lesions[ 2 4 5 6 7 8 ] vis-à-vis our case in which there was a generalized involvement. This can be attributed to the HIV-related immunosuppression, the high titers of VDRL (1:1024), and the immune reconstitution after ART initiation in our patient.…”

Scrotal plaques as a predominant presentation in a case of secondary syphilis

“…Lichenoid plaques on the scrotum and scrotal dermatitis have been rarely described in literature. [1][2][3][4][5][6] This case was interesting as he had no generalized rash, mucosal lesions or other systemic manifestations of secondary syphilis. Cases described with scrotal lesions had predominantly lichenoid morphology along with the presence of other features of secondary syphilis.…”