A member asked:

What are the most common symptoms of circumscribed scleroderma? do i need to have all of them to really have it?

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Morphea: Mlrphea is a condition where scleroderma is longed to the skin , in one or a few areas. The skin is thickened and discolored. The diagnosis is confirmed by biopsy. There is inflammation probably caused by an infection which cause increased fibroblast activity. Oral antibiotics along with topical steroids can lessen the damage. Laser can lighten and soften the area.

Answered 6/16/2019

6k views

Thank

Usually none: Circumscribed scleroderma (also called morphea) usually presents with no symptoms. What you see is a thickening of the skin due to excessive deposition of collagen. Exact cause is unknown, although a species of bacteria has been implicated in some cases.

Answered 3/3/2018

6k views

Thank

Skin changes: This type of morphea (localized scleroderma) is usually diagnosed simply by the appearance of the skin lesions. A biopsy is not usually needed. There are typically no systemic symptoms.

Answered 4/23/2012

5.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What are signs, symptoms of scleroderma?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

What are the 1st symptoms of scleroderma?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What are the possible symptoms of scleroderma?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers