Lines of Blaschko.
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.
Bolognia
J L
JL
Department of Dermatology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.
Orlow
S J
SJ
Glick
S A
SA
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