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Review
. 1994 Aug;31(2 Pt 1):157-90; quiz 190-2.
doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(94)70143-1.

Lines of Blaschko

J L Bolognia  1 , S J Orlow, S A Glick
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Review

Lines of Blaschko

J L Bolognia et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1994 Aug.

Abstract

The lines of Blaschko represent a pattern followed by many skin disorders. We review the clinical and histologic features of X-linked, congenital/nevoid, and acquired skin diseases that follow these lines. We also include cutaneous disorders that have a linear distribution but do not follow Blaschko's lines. Finally, we differentiate Blaschko's lines from other patterns on the skin such as dermatomes and Langer's lines.

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