Definition: 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.
do not confuse with SCLERODERMA, LIMITED
Other names Scleroderma, Circumscribed; Morphea; Dermatosclerosis; Sclerodermas, Localized; Morpheas; Localized Scleroderma; Circumscribed Scleroderma; Scleroderma, Linear; Linear Scleroderma; Frontal Linear Scleroderma en Coup de Sabre
