Morphea

Morphea
Other namesLocalized scleroderma or Circumscribed scleroderma
SpecialtyDermatology 

Morphea is a form of scleroderma that mainly involves isolated patches of hardened skin on the face, hands, and feet, or anywhere else on the body, usually with no internal organ involvement. However, in Deep Morphea inflammation and sclerosis can be found in the deep dermis, panniculus, fascia, superficial muscle and bone.: 130 

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