Unilateral psoriasis along Blaschko lines: A case report

Authors

  • Behrooz Barikbin
  • Farid Safar
Abstract:

Linear psoriasis is a rare entity which is commonly confused with inflammatory linear verrucous epidermal nevus. We report a 25-year-old man who had linear psoriasis along Blaschko lines in a unilateral distribution on the left side of the body. Our diagnosis was based on a combination of historical, clinical, histopathological evidence and response to treatment.

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volume 9  issue suppl.1

pages  7- 7

publication date 2006-12-01

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