Follicular psoriasis: a poorly known presentation

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Submitted: May 1, 2021
Published: May 12, 2021
DOI: 10.29328/journal.adr.1001017
Keywords:
Follicular lesions, Psoriasis, Spinulosis
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Khallaayoune M
Department of Dermatology, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
Mansouri S
Department of Dermatology, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
Sialiti S
Department of Dermatology, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
Hassam B
Department of Dermatology, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco

Abstract

Follicular psoriasis is an uncommon diagnosis and probably the least well-known subtype of psoriasis. Hence, we report the clinical and histological findings of follicular psoriasis in one patient to raise awareness of this rare entity.

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M, K., S, M., S, S., & B, H. (2021). Follicular psoriasis: a poorly known presentation. Annals of Dermatological Research, 5(1), 020–021. https://doi.org/10.29328/journal.adr.1001017
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