Key message
Lichen nitidus is characterized by multiple, small, discrete, shiny, flesh-colored, dome-shaped papules usually arranged in groups on the trunk and genitalia. Other sites such as palms and soles are seldom involved.1, 2 As a rare condition, palmoplantar lichen nitidus may only occur on the palms and/or soles, or accompany lichen nitidus lesions at other locations.