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Localized scleroderma or morphea?

J E Greenberg1, L A Schachner

  • 1University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.

Dermatology Nursing
|March 29, 2002
PubMed
Summary
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Morphea is a mild, benign skin condition that rarely progresses to systemic scleroderma. The term "morphea" is preferred over "localized scleroderma" for these conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • Morphea is a benign, self-limiting skin condition.
  • It has a low risk of progressing to systemic scleroderma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the nomenclature of morphea.
  • To advocate for the term "morphea" over "localized scleroderma".

Main Methods:

  • Literature review.
  • Clinical expertise.

Main Results:

  • Morphea is a benign condition with <1% risk of systemic progression.
  • The term "morphea" is less alarming than "localized scleroderma".

Conclusions:

  • Morphea is an appropriate and less frightening term for these disorders.
  • Using "morphea" may reduce patient anxiety.