Lichen amyloidosis
MONDO:0018856Lichen amyloidosis is a rare chronic form of cutaneous amyloidosis, a skin disease characterized by the accumulation of amyloid deposits in the dermis, clinically characterized by the development of pruritic, often pigmented, hyperkeratotic papules on trunk and extremities, especially on the shins, and histologically by the deposition of amyloid or amyloid-like proteins in the papillary dermis.
Also known as: amyloid lichen, lichen amyloidosus
5 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Blue dye and red light: a new hope for itchy skin?
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested whether applying methylene blue (a dye) to skin lesions and then shining red light on them could improve skin roughness in people with lichen amyloidosis, a condition causing itchy, bumpy patches. Fifteen Asian adults with the condition received the treatm…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chulalongkorn University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Could a UV laser smooth out this rare skin condition?
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested a 308-nm excimer laser on 15 Asian adults with lichen amyloidosis, a condition that causes itchy, rough patches on the skin. The goal was to see if the laser could improve skin roughness. The study is small and early, so results are not conclusive.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chulalongkorn University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC