UNILATERAL PSORIASIS ALONG BLASCHKO LINES

Authors

  • Naeem Raza
  • Pervaiz Iqbal
  • Javed Anwer

Abstract

Atypical forms and unusual localizations of psoriasis are quite frequently seen. However, psoriasis arranged unilaterally along Blaschko Lines is extremely rare. We report a case of an adult male, who presented with unilateral psoriasis arranged in Blaschko Lines on left side of the body.

KEY WORDS: Psoriasis, Blaschko Lines, Unilateral.

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Raza, N., Iqbal, P., & Anwer, J. (2005). UNILATERAL PSORIASIS ALONG BLASCHKO LINES. Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad, 17(1). Retrieved from https://jamc.ayubmed.edu.pk/index.php/jamc/article/view/4130

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Vol. 17 No. 1 (2005): JOURNAL OF AYUB MEDICAL COLLEGE, ABBOTTABAD

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CASE REPORT

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