Question 1

what is morphea?

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Hard skin: It is hard inflammed skin on one or several body areas . Your dermatologist can diagnose it.

Question 2

what does morphea look like?

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skin thickening: Skin thickening, with loss of hair or sweat glands.

Question 3

what are the tests for morphea?

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Clinical diagnosis: It is more of a clinical diagnosis. Your may get  a  biopsy. You would have a general history and physical examiantion and lab studies and x-rays appropriate  for that. There are  no specific blood tests for morphea.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of morphea?

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Skin lesion(s): Single or multiple red plaques eventually turn into tough scars which have dark or light appearances. This type of scleroderma is limited to the skin.

Question 5

what are the common symptoms of morphea syndrome?

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Se below: Morphea is localized thickening scarring of the skin. It is commoner on the body and can affect both children and adults. It begins with red thickened areas that then become hypopigmented and turn into thickened scar tissue. It can be local or generalized and the skin biopsy looks like scleroderma.  Physical therapy to maintain function is important and if progressive can require immunosuppression.

Question 6

does itching accompany morphea?

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Active Morphea: Itching can be seen in morphea and is usually an indication that it is more active and spreading.  See your dermatologist for some helpful treatment options.

Question 7

can morphea and fibromyalgia have any relation?

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Usually no: Morphea usually only involves skin. However in rare cases morphea can have an effect on muscles. Morphea is thought to be caused by a reaction to an underlying low grade infection.A complete work up looking for muscle involvement - myosotis is necessary if there are symptoms of fibromyalgia, associated with morphea.

Question 8

is there a cure or help for morphea and scleradoma?

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Morphea: There is good medicine for this condition. It can  be well treated by someone well knowledged with this condition.

Question 9

what are the issues involving a disorder called morphea?

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Depends: Localized Morphea can affect children or adults. It starts as red raised skin lesions that progress to sclerosis and thickening, mostly on the trunk. Treatment is symptomatic as not curable ,and prevention of contractures. Diffuse morphea is widespread and can lead to contractures . Treatments include UVL methotrexate. Some progress to scleroderma or other rheumatic disease.

Question 10

does morphea cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: The premalignant potential of the common, patchy, linoleum-like skin lesion is near-zero.  Reports i've heard of cancers arising near these sites sound like coincidences, or people just watching them closer.

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