Outcome of psoriasis vulgaris on a child with localized scleroderma

Localized Scleroderma

Morphea (localized scleroderma) is an autoimmune disease characterized by sclerosis of the skin and, in some cases, subcutaneous tissue. It occurs in children and adults. It is distinct from systemic sclerosis, but may nevertheless be associated with significant functional and cosmetic impairment. Morphea has several distinct subtypes, including circumscribed, linear, and generalized, all of wh...

Morphology and three-dimensional architecture of vessels in circumscribed scleroderma and Psoriasis vulgaris

s of the 15th Annual Congress of the German Society for Clinical Microcirculation and Hemorheology; 23–26 October 1996, Dortmund, Germany Organized by B. Angelkort Received by EEO on 20.01.1997 Clinical manifestations of diabetic microangiopathy B. Angelkort and V. Wienhausen Medical Clinic North, Municipal Hospital, Dortmund, Germany The development and extent of diabetic microangiopathy is de...

Spongiform pustules of Kagoj in Psoriasis = تارثبلا ةيجنفسالا لكشلا يف فدصلا Psoriasis Psoriasis may be divided into psoriasis vulgaris, generalized pustular psoriasis, and localized pustular psoriasis. Psoriasis Vulgaris Clinical Features

Progressive facial hemiatrophy with localized scleroderma.

A 46-year-old woman who presented with progressive facial hemiatrophy (PFH) following localized scleroderma is described. The patient had a markedly deformed and depressed plaque surrounded by erythema on the right cheek. She also showed linear scleroderma with hair loss on the occipital area and morphea lesions on the neck and shoulder. Histological findings of the facial and other atrophic le...

A Patient with Localized Scleroderma Successfully Treated with Etretinate

There are several treatment methods for localized scleroderma, but treatment is difficult when the lesion is widely distributed. We encountered a case who was treated successfully with etretinate, a vitamin A derivative. The usefulness of this agent is discussed.