Striae: a potential precipitating factor for Koebner phenomenon in psoriasis?

Paulo Morais, Manuela Oliveira, Jose Matos

Journal: Dermatology online journal 2014;19(5):18186

PMID: 24011283

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Abstract

The Koebner phenomenon (isomorphic response) is defined as the development of typical lesions of a dermatosis that occur in areas of trauma in previously uninvolved skin. Rare reports have suggested that striae are a form of injury to the skin that can result in koebnerization of psoriasis, vitiligo, and lichen planus. We herein report a 27-year-old female patient with plaque psoriasis who developed psoriatic lesions along striae distensae.

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MeSH Terms: Adult, Combined Modality Therapy, Dermatologic Agents, Diet, Reducing, Female, Humans, Obesity, Psoriasis, Recurrence, Striae Distensae, Ultraviolet Therapy, Weight Reduction Programs