Morphea
View article: Clue to Diagnosis: Flagellate Erythema in Anti-MDA5 Antibody-Positive Dermatomyositis in a Patient with Skin of Color
Clue to Diagnosis: Flagellate Erythema in Anti-MDA5 Antibody-Positive Dermatomyositis in a Patient with Skin of Color Open
Anti–melanoma differentiation-associated gene 5 (MDA5) antibody-positive dermatomyositis (DM) is a rare subtype of clinically amyopathic DM characterized by minimal muscle involvement, variable skin manifestations, and a high risk of rapid…
View article: Erythematous, pruritic and indurated plaques following treatment for melanoma
Erythematous, pruritic and indurated plaques following treatment for melanoma Open
A 35-year-old man presented with two itchy, nontender, indurated erythematous plaques on his forehead and upper back. Three months prior, he had completed a 12-month course of adjuvant pembrolizumab for stage IIIC melanoma. Clinical and im…
View article: Atrophic skin, lipodystrophy, and acrofacial anomalies revealing a rare pediatric progeroid disorder in a dermatology setting
Atrophic skin, lipodystrophy, and acrofacial anomalies revealing a rare pediatric progeroid disorder in a dermatology setting Open
View article: Generalized radiation-induced morphea: a rare effect of radiotherapy, distinguished from postirradiation fibrosis
Generalized radiation-induced morphea: a rare effect of radiotherapy, distinguished from postirradiation fibrosis Open
Radiation-induced morphea is a rare and under-recognized autoimmune reaction of the subcutaneous connective tissue which can be triggered by exposure to ionizing radiation. It is often wrongly diagnosed as chronic radiodermatitis or radiat…
View article: Paradoxical morphea-like reaction after initiation of dupilumab for nodular prurigo
Paradoxical morphea-like reaction after initiation of dupilumab for nodular prurigo Open
View article: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Radiomic Analysis of Radiation-Induced Morphea of the Breast: A Proof-of-Concept Study
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Radiomic Analysis of Radiation-Induced Morphea of the Breast: A Proof-of-Concept Study Open
View article: Esclerodermia localizada (morphea): revisão das opções terapêuticas atuais
Esclerodermia localizada (morphea): revisão das opções terapêuticas atuais Open
A esclerodermia localizada, também conhecida como morphea, é uma doença autoimune caracterizada pelo endurecimento e fibrose da pele e tecidos subjacentes, sem envolvimento sistêmico. Embora benigno em comparação à esclerodermia sistêmica,…
View article: Bilateral morphea en coup de sabre following onabotulinum toxin A injections
Bilateral morphea en coup de sabre following onabotulinum toxin A injections Open
View article: Pansclerotic morphea, refractory to multiple systemic therapies, successfully treated with UVA-1 phototherapy
Pansclerotic morphea, refractory to multiple systemic therapies, successfully treated with UVA-1 phototherapy Open
Introduction: Pansclerotic morphea is a rare and debilitating variant of localized scleroderma characterized by extensive skin sclerosis. Conventional therapies may be ineffective, particularly in patients with comorbidities that limit tre…
View article: Successful treatment of lichen sclerosus and morphea on the hand with JAK inhibitor upadacitinib
Successful treatment of lichen sclerosus and morphea on the hand with JAK inhibitor upadacitinib Open
View article: 0960 Evidence for resident memory T cells and necroptosis as drivers of fibrosis in eosinophilic fasciitis and morphea
0960 Evidence for resident memory T cells and necroptosis as drivers of fibrosis in eosinophilic fasciitis and morphea Open
View article: Case Report: Successful treatment of refractory synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome and palmoplantar pustulosis with ustekinumab
Case Report: Successful treatment of refractory synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome and palmoplantar pustulosis with ustekinumab Open
Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disease mainly manifested as skin and osteoarticular lesions. We describe a male patient with SAPHO syndrome who exhibited primary palm…
View article: Intravenous Immunoglobulin for the Treatment of Morphea in Pediatric Patients: a Case Series
Intravenous Immunoglobulin for the Treatment of Morphea in Pediatric Patients: a Case Series Open
View article: A Case of Paediatric Linear Morphea with Infraorbital Atrophy: A Clinico-dermoscopichistopathologic Association
A Case of Paediatric Linear Morphea with Infraorbital Atrophy: A Clinico-dermoscopichistopathologic Association Open
An 11-year-old male presented to the Outpatient Department (OPD) of Dermatology with depression and darkness under his right eye for the past two years. He developed a light-coloured lesion as the condition gradually progressed over a span…
View article: Diagnosis of Lichen Sclerosus, Morphea, and Vasculitis Using Deep Learning Techniques on Histopathological Skin Images
Diagnosis of Lichen Sclerosus, Morphea, and Vasculitis Using Deep Learning Techniques on Histopathological Skin Images Open
Skin diseases are very common all over the world. The examination can be done by photographing the relevant area or taking a tissue sample to diagnose skin diseases. Examining tissue samples allows examination at the cellular level. This s…
View article: The role of selected cytokines from the interleukin 1 family in the pathophysiology of morphea
The role of selected cytokines from the interleukin 1 family in the pathophysiology of morphea Open
View article: Beneficial Therapeutic Effect of Endothelin‐Receptor Antagonist in Generalized Morphea: A Report of Two Cases
Beneficial Therapeutic Effect of Endothelin‐Receptor Antagonist in Generalized Morphea: A Report of Two Cases Open
View article: GENERALIZED MORPHEA: CASE REPORT AND TREATMENT APPROACH
GENERALIZED MORPHEA: CASE REPORT AND TREATMENT APPROACH Open
Morphea, also known as localized scleroderma, is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by excessive collagen deposition, leading to fibrosis of the skin. Unlike systemic scleroderma, morphea does not affect internal organs but can cause…
View article: Parry–Romberg Syndrome with Localized Plaque Morphea and Localized Discoid Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report of a Rare Overlap
Parry–Romberg Syndrome with Localized Plaque Morphea and Localized Discoid Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report of a Rare Overlap Open
View article: Upadacitinib as a potential management option for diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis: A case report
Upadacitinib as a potential management option for diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis: A case report Open
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a complex disease involving vasculopathy, immune dysfunction, and fibrosis, with varied clinical presentations that complicate treatment standardization. It often affects multiple organs, including the skin, lun…
View article: Enhancing Hair Regrowth in Pediatric Morphea en Coup de Sabre by Fractional CO<sub>2</sub> Laser‐Assisted Exosome Delivery
Enhancing Hair Regrowth in Pediatric Morphea en Coup de Sabre by Fractional CO<sub>2</sub> Laser‐Assisted Exosome Delivery Open
View article: Is adiponectin involved in morphea pathogenesis? – first observational study
Is adiponectin involved in morphea pathogenesis? – first observational study Open
Background Morphea is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by fibrosis of the skin and/or subcutaneous tissues. Adiponectin is an adipokine known for its anti-inflammatory and antifibrotic properties. Lower levels of this protein…
View article: Clinical Images: Unilateral skin induration and pigmentation: a case of generalized morphea
Clinical Images: Unilateral skin induration and pigmentation: a case of generalized morphea Open
View article: Morphea: insights into a rare skin condition
Morphea: insights into a rare skin condition Open
View article: Response to Mazori et al, “Overlap of generalized morphea and eosinophilic fasciitis after recreational exposure to epoxy resin”
Response to Mazori et al, “Overlap of generalized morphea and eosinophilic fasciitis after recreational exposure to epoxy resin” Open
View article: Successful hair transplantation following repeated lipostructure in a case of morphea <i>en coup de sabre</i>: a multidisciplinary and regenerative approach
Successful hair transplantation following repeated lipostructure in a case of morphea <i>en coup de sabre</i>: a multidisciplinary and regenerative approach Open
We describe the successful combination of repeated autologous lipostructure and hair transplantation in a case of morphea en coup de sabre, highlighting the regenerative benefits of a multidisciplinary approach. A 40-year-old woman with lo…
View article: Response to Hewitt et al, “Overlap of generalized morphea and eosinophilic fasciitis after recreational exposure to epoxy resin”
Response to Hewitt et al, “Overlap of generalized morphea and eosinophilic fasciitis after recreational exposure to epoxy resin” Open
View article: Extragenital Lichen Sclerosus - Morphea Overlap within the Same Lesion: A Rare Occurrence
Extragenital Lichen Sclerosus - Morphea Overlap within the Same Lesion: A Rare Occurrence Open
View article: Fluoroscopic radiation induced skin reactions: Radiation dermatitis and radiation-induced morphea
Fluoroscopic radiation induced skin reactions: Radiation dermatitis and radiation-induced morphea Open
Given the rise of radiation based medical procedures, cutaneous radiation reactions are increasing in frequency. Diagnosis of fluoroscopic radiation-related cutaneous injuries are challenging, as patients are often unaware of or cannot rec…
View article: Autologous adipose tissue transfer in progressive hemifacial atrophy: From simple volume to regenerative cell therapy
Autologous adipose tissue transfer in progressive hemifacial atrophy: From simple volume to regenerative cell therapy Open
We advocate AFT to be a safe and reliable therapy in PHA, offering not only a substitute to the lost tissue but also local immunomodulatory benefits useful for tissue regeneration. Besides the benefits of combining local immunomodulatory c…