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Linear psoriasis - a case report.

Ana Brinca¹, F Santiago, D Serra

¹Dermatology Department, Coimbra University Hospitals, Coimbra, Portugal.

Case Reports in Dermatology

|February 25, 2011

Summary

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Linear psoriasis, a rare form of psoriasis, presents as skin plaques along Blaschko

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Blaschko lines ILVEN Psoriasis

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Pathology

Background:

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition.
Linear psoriasis is a rare variant characterized by lesions following Blaschko's lines.

Observation:

A 56-year-old woman developed erythematous, scaly plaques unilaterally on her body.
Lesions exhibited a distinct arrangement along Blaschko's lines with a midline demarcation.

Findings:

Histopathologic analysis and patient history confirmed the diagnosis of linear psoriasis.
The patient responded well to antipsoriatic therapy.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of recognizing linear psoriasis based on its unique presentation.
Effective treatment options exist for this rare psoriasis subtype.