Update on morphea

Morphea and Eosinophilic Fasciitis: An Update

Morphea, also known as localized scleroderma, encompasses a group of idiopathic sclerotic skin diseases. The spectrum ranges from relatively mild phenotypes, which generally cause few problems besides local discomfort and visible disfigurement, to subtypes with severe complications such as joint contractures and limb length discrepancies. Eosinophilic fasciitis (EF, Shulman syndrome) is often r...

Morphea on the breast and pregnancy

Morphea is an uncommon, indolent, dermatologic disorder characterized by dermal fibrosis and collagen deposition. Its appearance during pregnancy is rare. We report a case of 34-yearold woman, 3 months pregnant, presented with a two-month history of localized skin changes on the left breast. The lesion gradually increased in size. On examination, we noticed an atrophic and retracted left breast...

Morphea-A Case Report

Introduction: Skin can be the site of manifestations of many systemic diseases. Morphea which is also includes thickening & hardening of skin & sub cutaneous tissues may have a varying range of manifestations. Surgery is rarely indicated. Case Report: A 30 year old female came with complaints of dark brown sclerotic plaque over the upper half of the right thigh with restriction of movements at ...

Generalized morphea: a case report.

Generalized morphea is a subtype of localized scleroderma that lacks systemic manifestations. It is a rare condition in which idiopathic sclerosis of the skin occurs in a widespread manner. We report a 37-year old Thai female who presented with multiple hypopigmented lesions on right leg and right arm with a skin biopsy showing the typical sclerotic change. The patient responded to treatment wi...

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