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Symptoms
By Mayo Clinic staff
Lichen nitidus appears as numerous skin-colored, shiny papules on your skin. The pinpoint- to pinhead-sized bumps usually appear in clusters and may resemble warts. Papules most often occur on the following skin surfaces:
- Body trunk
- Arms and the back of your hands
- Genitalia
Other sites where lichen nitidus occurs less frequently include:
- Palms of your hands and soles of your feet
- Fingernails or toenails
- Mucous membranes
Other than its appearance on your skin, lichen nitidus may not cause any other symptoms. In some cases, however, the papules may itch.
