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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