Nasza Dermatologia Online (Apr 2013)

Atrophic type of morphea profundus – an Indian experience

  • Leena Raveendra,
  • Belliappa Pemmanda Raju,
  • Umashankar Nagaraju,
  • Vivekananda,
  • Priya Kootelu Sundar,
  • Lokanatha Keshavalu

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 4, no. 2
pp. 172 – 175

Abstract

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Localized scleroderma (also called morphea) is a term encompassing a spectrum of sclerotic autoimmune diseases that primarily affect the skin, but might also involve underlying structures such as the fat, fascia, muscle, and bones. Morphea profundus presenting with atrophic lesions has rarely been reported in the literature. Here we report two cases of morphea profundus presenting with noninflammatory depressed plaques, without any significant skin induration, pigmentation or textural change. Histopathology was confirmatory for morphea profundus.

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