Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
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Blyta Y

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• Case Report
  Localised Scleroderma-Patchy Type Morphea
  Author(s): Blyta Y and Daka ABlyta Y and Daka A
  
  Background: Scleroderma comes in two main forms: systemic and localized. Morphea is a localized form of scleroderma and affects primarily the skin. The cause of morphea is unknown. Literature focuses on Borrelia burgdorferi as a possible etiologic agent for morphea. Methods: It is a case presentation of 8 years old female. The first cutaneous changes have occurred three months prior to hospitalization with appearance of a solitary red patch surrounded by a violet ring in suprapubical region. Within a short time several other patches similar to the first one have been appeared close to the first one and one on the spine. A year ahead she experienced the tick bite on the head. Conclusions: Although the etiology of morphea is unknown th.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9554.1000177

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