| Morphea | |
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| Other names | Localized scleroderma or Circumscribed scleroderma |
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| Specialty | Dermatology  |
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.[1] However, in Deep Morphea inflammation and sclerosis can be found in the deep dermis, panniculus, fascia, superficial muscle and bone.[2]: 130
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