LPP is characterized by brown, itchy macules and papules, sometimes in a reticular pattern, with no active erythematous border, on photoexposed areas and flexures; it is chronic, with recurrences and remissions.

Does ashy dermatosis go away?

Although we don't know the cause of Ashy Dermatosis, we do know that some medications, especially some antibiotics like penicillin, can increase the risk of getting it. Unfortunately it doesn't often go away on its own, plus medications and treatments don't work all that well on it.

How do you treat ashy dermatosis?

Discussion: Therapeutic options for Ashy dermatosis are numerous, including corticosteroids, isoniazide, griseofulvin, keratolytics, antihistamines, chloroquine and dapsone, with variable results.