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Doctor insights on: Causes Of Morphea

YES SEE BELOW: Morphea is a medical term for localized scleroderma. The disease involves isolated patches of hardened skin - there generally is no internal organ involvement. ...Read more

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. ...Read more

Depends on its size: In small area one can use cordran and other tape and place it over the spots. It does not cause depression. Discuss this with you physician and ask to be referred toa dermatologist ...Read more

Impossible to say: Impossible to even begin to answer without being able to see the rash and review the biopsy results ...Read more

As: As other surgeons have indicated, the most important factor in a successful fat transfer procedure is proper, gentle handling of the harvested fat. There are two major methods of fat harvesting. The first is the standard technique of manual suction, washing, and separation of the fat. The newer technique is an in-line harvesting system, which uses a more standard liposuction technique with collection, separation, and washing of the fat within the suctioning system. The second approach avoids multiple transfers and air exposures of the harvested fat, and offers equivalent long term results following transfer.

Also important to the ultimate outcome of fat transfer is the injection technique. Surgeons may choose to use standard injection needles or custom designed blunt fat injection cannulas with no difference in results. The important factor in injection technique is very small volume injections made in multiple passes through the appropriate tissue planes. Postoperatively, one should avoid repetitive use of the treated area, especially in active areas such as the hand.

Despite excellent technique with both harvesting and injection, transferred fat may be expected to retain approximately 40-80% (average 60%) of its volume in long term follow up. For this reason, most patients may expect that fat transfer may need to be performed as a several stage procedure.

All the best,
dr. Skourtis. ...Read more

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

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

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. ...Read more

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. ...Read more

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. ...Read more

Local skin disease: The area of skin turns thick and linoleum-like, but does not become generalized like in scleroderma. Nobody knows why it happens. ...Read more

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. ...Read more

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. ...Read more

LINEAR MORPHEA: ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL A FLY WITH A GUN?
MORPHEA, ALSO KNOWN AS SCLERODERMA, IS A CONNECTIVE DISORDER OF THE SKIN.
PLEASE SEE A DERMATOLOGIST. ...Read more

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

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. ...Read more

Topical steroid tape: The location determines the therapy. For local involvement can use local corticosteroid tape - which delivers local steroids by occlusion. More widespread involvement is like an orphan disease and we have no good systemic therapy. We have tried a variety of rheumatology dmards but we still do not have proven therapy. Insurance company can block our attempts to help our patients. ...Read more

Sort of: Morphea is a localized patch of scleroderma (hard skin) that is generally not associated with the systemic manifestations of scleroderma or systemic sclerosis. ...Read more

Morphea: Morphea is a condition of unknown etiology that results in scarring, atrophy, and pigmentation (lightening and/or darkening) of the skin.

Hyperpigmentation alone does not have atrophy or scarring. ...Read more

Motphea: Morphea usually burns itself out within a few years. The skin does not return to absolute normal however. ...Read more

YES SEE BELOW: Morphea is a medical term for localized scleroderma. The disease involves isolated patches of hardened skin - there generally is no internal organ involvement. ...Read more

Morphea: Thee is no cure for either mophea or scleroderma. Treatments are not very good either. ...Read more

Not really: If the morphea is overlying a joint, it can lead to difficulty with moving that joint and contractures, but otherwise it does not cause arthrtis. ...Read more

Please see a doctor: There are many medical condition that make sclera more bloodshot, some of them are serious. Please see a doctor. ...Read more

Maybe: While it is not given in high doses as in chemotherapy, methotrexate can be used to treat coup en sabre, a linear form of scleroderma which resembles a "cut of the sword." It may work in some cases but risk versus benefit needs to be carefully analyzed. ...Read more

Have you: Have you discussed options with your doctor. There are topical treatments, intralesional, oral etc. The light therapy would take an average of 3 months to work. ...Read more

Lichen Sclerosus: Corticosteroid ointments or creams are commonly prescribed for lichen sclerosus. Initially, you'll generally have to use cortisone creams or ointments on the affected skin daily. After several weeks, your doctor will likely recommend that you only use these medications twice a week to prevent a recurrence. Your doctor will monitor you for side effects associated with prolonged use. ...Read more

Not sure fat: Injection is appropriate treatment. Common treatments include observation as it may disappear on its own, use of topical or oral steroid, application of vitamin D, light therapy and use of methotrexate ...Read more

See rheumatologist: Morphea may be a sign of scleroderma. It may be of the limited form and the only sign, or may be part of a more complicated disease. It can be associated with sjogren's syndrome. Rheumatologist should resolve your questions. ...Read more

I'm not sure: But my best guess is the surgery (since it won't lower ur immune system) won't cause any adverse effect on ur skin disorder. Best wishes! Http://www. Medhelp. Org/posts/cosmetic--reconstructive-surgery/morphea-v-tummy-tuck/show/322232. http://www. Cnn. Com/health/library/morphea/ds00718.html. ...Read more