Unilateral morphea following unilateral vitiligo: a rare occurrence
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Unilateral generalized morphea: A case report
Morphea is a localized form of scleroderma characterized by sclerotic plaques limited to the skin. Although its cause is unknown, genetic, infectious and autoimmune mechanisms have been suggessed in the pathogenesis of the morphea. It is more common among childen and young women. Although the prognosis is generally good, it sometimes causes significant morbidity. Morphea has five subtypes as pl...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Research in Dermatology
سال: 2021
ISSN: 2455-4529
DOI: 10.18203/issn.2455-4529.intjresdermatol20211712