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  • Dermatology
  • Rheumatology
  • Connective Tissue Diseases

Background:

  • Localised scleroderma, also known as morphea, is a rare connective tissue disease.
  • Research is challenging due to low patient numbers, spontaneous remission, and unclear etiology.
  • No definitive causal treatment exists, and symptomatic therapy guidelines are undetermined.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze various topical treatment methods for localised scleroderma.
  • To identify the most appropriate, safe, and effective topical therapy for morphea.

Main Methods:

  • Review of widely used topical treatment modalities in morphea therapy.
  • Analysis of safety and efficacy data for topical interventions.

Main Results:

  • Topical treatments present a beneficial therapeutic alternative with a lower risk of systemic adverse effects.
  • The study aims to guide the selection of optimal topical strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Topical therapies are a promising avenue for localised scleroderma management.
  • Further research and clear guidelines are needed to optimize treatment outcomes.