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M31 presents to the Pharmacy with complaints of mildly-moderately pruritic, dry, hyperkeratinized skin lesions on his legs and ankles. Distribution is non-uniform, non-symmetrical. First lesion appeared over 3 months ago, others followed randomly. No significant past PMX. Pt is otherwise healthy.

?? Lichen planus

Started him on Diprosalic ointment BD.

Any thoughts on diagnosis and treatment??

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