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Karla G. Purcell, MD; Linda V. Spencer, MD; Pippa M. Simpson, PhD; Sandra W. Helman, PhD; John W. Oldfather, PhD; Joseph F. Fowler, Jr, MD

Arch Dermatol. 1990;126(8):1043-1045.

Abstract
• Several reports have found conflicting data regarding the association between lichen sclerosus et atrophicus (LSA) and HLA types. Association with HLA-A31 and -B40 has been noted, whereas another report found no correlation. We are the first to specifically examine HLA types in white patients in the United States. We have found a significant association between LSA and HLA-A29 and -B44 individually and an even stronger association with the combination of A29 and B44. A review of previous LSA-HLA studies, as well as several reports of HLA typing in familial LSA, is discussed, with consideration given to possible reasons for the discrepancies among the various studies.

(Arch Dermatol. 1990;126:1043-1045)

Author Affiliations
From the Division of Dermatology (Drs Spencer and Fowler) and the Departments of Internal Medicine (Dr Purcell), Computing and Telecommunications (Dr Simpson), and Microbiology and Immunology (Drs Helman and Oldfather), University of Louisville (Ky), and the Histocompatibility Laboratory, Jewish Hospital, Louisville, Ky (Drs Helman and Oldfather).

Footnotes
Accepted for publication January 30, 1990.

Reprint requests to 310 E Broadway, #100, Lousiville, KY 40202 (Dr Fowler).

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