Update on morphea: part I. Epidemiology, clinical presentation, and pathogenesis

N Fett, VP Werth - Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2011 - Elsevier
Morphea, also known as localized scleroderma, is a rare fibrosing disorder of the skin and
underlying tissues. Morphea is differentiated from systemic sclerosis based on the absence …

[HTML][HTML] Localized scleroderma: clinical spectrum and therapeutic update

MF Careta, R Romiti - Anais brasileiros de dermatologia, 2015 - SciELO Brasil
Scleroderma is a rare connective tissue disease that is manifested by cutaneous sclerosis
and variable systemic involvement. Two categories of scleroderma are known: systemic …

European Dermatology Forum S1‐guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of sclerosing diseases of the skin, Part 1: localized scleroderma, systemic sclerosis and …

R Knobler, P Moinzadeh, N Hunzelmann… - Journal of the …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
The term 'sclerosing diseases of the skin'comprises specific dermatological entities, which
have fibrotic changes of the skin in common. These diseases mostly manifest in different …

Cutaneous manifestations of scleroderma and scleroderma-like disorders: a comprehensive review

C Ferreli, G Gasparini, A Parodi, E Cozzani… - Clinical reviews in …, 2017 - Springer
Scleroderma refers to an autoimmune connective tissue fibrosing disease, including three
different subsets: localized scleroderma, limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis, and diffuse …

Juvenile localized scleroderma: clinical and epidemiological features in 750 children. An international study

F Zulian, BH Athreya, R Laxer, AM Nelson… - …, 2006 - academic.oup.com
Objective. Juvenile localized scleroderma (JLS) includes a number of conditions often
grouped together. With the long-term goal of develo** uniform classification criteria, we …

Localized scleroderma

RM Laxer, F Zulian - Current opinion in rheumatology, 2006 - journals.lww.com
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Localized scleroderma in childhood is not just a skin disease

F Zulian, C Vallongo, P Woo, R Russo… - Arthritis & …, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
Objective Juvenile localized scleroderma is usually considered a disease that is confined to
the skin and subcutaneous tissue. We studied the prevalence and clinical features of …

Distinct autoimmune syndromes in morphea: a review of 245 adult and pediatric cases

JJ Leitenberger, RL Cayce, RW Haley… - Archives of …, 2009 - jamanetwork.com
Objective To determine the prevalence of extracutaneous manifestations and autoimmunity
in adult and pediatric patients with morphea. Design A retrospective review of 245 patients …

German guidelines for the diagnosis and therapy of localized scleroderma

A Kreuter, T Krieg, M Worm, J Wenzel… - JDDG: Journal der …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Localized scleroderma designates a heterogeneous group of sclerotic skin disorders.
Depending on the subtype, severity, and site affected, adjacent structures such as adipose …

A review of Parry-Romberg syndrome

J El-Kehdy, O Abbas, N Rubeiz - Journal of the American Academy of …, 2012 - Elsevier
Parry-Romberg syndrome, also known as progressive hemifacial atrophy, is a rare disorder
characterized by unilateral facial atrophy affecting the skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscles …