A pediatric case of resistant lichen planus pigmentosus treated with colchicine

Abstract

This is a case report of a 8-year-old child with lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP), a rare subtype of pediatric lichen planus, successfully treated with colchicine after failure of other therapeutic options. Colchicine was introduced at a dose of 0.5mg/day for 1 year with sun protection, resulting in cessation of the eruption's extension and decrease in hyperpigmentation. No adverse effects were observed. This case highlights the potential of colchicine as a treatment option for pediatric patients with LPP, although further studies with larger sample sizes and longer follow-up periods are needed to establish its safety and effectiveness.