Wickham's striae

Last reviewed 01/2018

  • these are fine, white lines forming a lace-like pattern on the surface of lichen planus flat-topped papules
  • Wickham's striae are easier to spot if you apply a thin layer of oil to the surface of the top of the lichen planus lesions (2)

Reference:

  1. Dermatology in Practice 2004; 12 (2): 25-6.
  2. Update (August 18th 2005): 45-56.