Striated moss

Striped moss (lichen striatus), also known as linear moss, is a self-limiting skin inflammation of unknown cause. Occurred in children aged 5 to 15 years, can also be seen in infants and adults, women slightly more than men. The subjective symptoms are not obvious, and a small number of patients have mild itching. If it occurs in the diaper area of ​​the baby, it may have itching.

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