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Multiple linear lichen planus in the lines of Blaschko
Author(s) -
LONG C. C.,
FINLAY A. Y.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1996.tb01159.x
Subject(s) - lichen , dermatology , medicine , biology , botany
Summary The lines of Blaschko describe a distribution pattern which may represent embryologlcal development pathways. The distribution may occasionally be followed by some skin disorders. We report a patient who had multiple lesions of linear lichen planus which followed Blaschko's lines. There were multiple streaks affecting several different areas of the body.