| Types of Scleroderma: Overview | ||
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Localized Scleroderma: Linear/Morphea |
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| This page was written by Shelley Ensz and has not yet been medically edited. See disclaimer. | ||
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| Overview | ||
| It is either a generic reference or indicates both linear and morphea. | ||
| There are two main types of localized scleroderma: Linear and Morphea. Localized scleroderma affects the skin. It may also affect the underlying muscles and bones, but it does not affect internal organs, and it does not reduce a person's life expectancy. (Also see: What is Scleroderma? and Types of Scleroderma) | ||
| Localized Scleroderma: Linear/Morphea | ||
| Sometimes "morphea" is used as a generic term for localized scleroderma of any type. Thus, sometimes the term "linear morphea" or "linear/morphea" refers to localized scleroderma of any type (either linear or morphea). | ||
| When "linear morphea" or "linear/morphea" is used more literally, it means that there is a mixture of both types -- linear and morphea, occurring together in combination. | ||
| Localized Scleroderma: Linear | ||
| Linear scleroderma is a line of thickened skin which can affect the bones and muscles underneath it, thus limiting the motion of the affected joints and muscles. It most often occurs in the arms, legs, or forehead, and may occur in more than one area. ISN. | ||
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| Localized Scleroderma: Morphea | ||
| Morphea scleroderma usually begins as patches of yellowish or ivory-colored rigid, dry skin. These then become hard, slightly depressed, oval-shaped plaques which usually have a whitish or yellowish center surrounded by a pinkish or purplish halo. ISN. | ||
| Linear/Morphea Patient Stories | ||
| Kay: Linear Morphea Scleroderma I saw a dermatologist at Mayo Clinic who included me in Grand Rounds where every dermatologist at the clinic got to see my patches... | ||
| Lucy's Mum: Mother of a Linear Scleroderma Patient I googled 'my daughter has thinning hard skin' and this sclero.org web site came up... | ||
| Juvenile Scleroderma Patient and Caregiver Stories | ||
| Linear Patient and Caregiver Stories | ||
| Morphea Patient and Caregiver Stories | ||
| Scleroderma Patient and Caregiver Stories |
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