Morphea
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What is Morphea
Morphea is a form of localized scleroderma in which the skin and the tissue directly beneath it become inflamed and then gradually thickened and hardened because of excess collagen deposition. Unlike systemic sclerosis, morphea does not primarily involve widespread internal organ…
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Symptoms of Morphea
Morphea, also called localized scleroderma, produces symptoms that center on abnormal hardening and tightening of the skin and, in some cases, the tissue beneath it. The most recognizable symptoms are patches of skin that become red, purple, or brown before turning…
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Causes of Morphea
Morphea, also called localized scleroderma, develops when the immune system, connective tissue, and skin-repair processes become dysregulated in a way that leads to excess collagen deposition and tissue hardening. In other words, the condition does not arise from a single cause…
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Diagnosis of Morphea
Morphea, also called localized scleroderma, is typically identified through a combination of clinical observation and targeted testing rather than a single definitive blood test. The condition causes inflammation and thickening of the skin because of excess collagen deposition in the dermis…
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Treatment for Morphea
The treatment of morphea, also called localized scleroderma, depends on how active and extensive the disease is, but the main approaches include topical medications, phototherapy, systemic immunomodulatory drugs, and in selected cases procedures to correct residual tissue damage. These treatments are…
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Prevention of Morphea
Morphea, also called localized scleroderma, is an inflammatory skin disorder in which the immune system and connective tissue behave abnormally in a limited area of the body. The condition leads to excess collagen deposition, thickening of the skin, and in some…
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FAQ about Morphea
Morphea is a rare skin condition that can raise a lot of questions, especially because it is often confused with other forms of scleroderma. This FAQ explains what morphea is, why it happens, what it can look and feel like, how…