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Localized Scleroderma (Morphea)

A term used to describe a variety of localized asymmetrical SKIN thickening that is similar to those of SYSTEMIC SCLERODERMA but without the disease features in the multiple internal organs and BLOOD VESSELS. Lesions may be characterized as patches or plaques (morphea), bands (linear), or nodules.
Also Known As:
Morphea; Scleroderma, Circumscribed; Scleroderma, Localized; Frontal Linear Scleroderma en Coup de Sabre; Linear Scleroderma; Scleroderma, Linear; Circumscribed Scleroderma; Morpheas; Sclerodermas, Localized; Dermatosclerosis
Networked: 954 relevant articles (98 outcomes, 89 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Atopic Dermatitis (Atopic Eczema)
2. Skin Diseases (Skin Disease)
3. Systemic Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis)
4. Localized Scleroderma (Morphea)
5. Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus (Lichen Sclerosus)

Experts

1. Torok, Kathryn S: 12 articles (01/2021 - 02/2010)
2. Gambichler, Thilo: 11 articles (01/2021 - 02/2002)
3. Kreuter, Alexander: 10 articles (02/2016 - 02/2002)
4. Jacobe, Heidi: 8 articles (04/2021 - 12/2011)
5. Zulian, Francesco: 8 articles (01/2021 - 10/2007)
6. Sato, S: 8 articles (07/2020 - 08/2000)
7. Jacobe, Heidi T: 7 articles (01/2022 - 11/2011)
8. Sato, Shinichi: 7 articles (08/2020 - 01/2003)
9. Asano, Y: 7 articles (07/2020 - 06/2001)
10. Ihn, Hironobu: 7 articles (09/2013 - 06/2004)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Localized Scleroderma:
1. Methotrexate (Mexate)FDA LinkGeneric
2. Ointments (Pastes)IBA
3. Calcitriol (Calcijex)FDA LinkGeneric
4. CollagenIBA
5. Tacrolimus (Prograf)FDA LinkGeneric
6. Abatacept (Orencia)FDA Link
7. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)IBA
8. calcipotriene (calcipotriol)FDA LinkGeneric
9. tranilastIBA
10. Prednisone (Sone)FDA LinkGeneric

Therapies and Procedures

1. Phototherapy (Light Therapy)
2. Therapeutics
3. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
4. Photochemotherapy (Photodynamic Therapy)
5. Gas Lasers