Physical burden of symptoms in patients with localized scleroderma and eosinophilic fasciitis.
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چکیده
L ocalized scleroderma (also called morphea) can be classified into several subtypes: generalized, plaque-type, bullous, linear, and deep morphea. In addition, eosinophilic fasciitis can be distinguished from these. It is important to know more about the prevalence and severity of the frequently reported symptoms of itch, pain, and fatigue to develop guidelines for managing sclerotic skin diseases.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of dermatology
دوره 144 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008