Quality of Life in Patients with Morphea: A Cross-Sectional Study and a Review of the Current Literature

Introduction. Morphea (or localized scleroderma) is an inflammatory, immune-mediated disease of unknown etiology. It is characterized by excessive collagen deposition that leads to hardening of the dermis, subcutaneous tissues, or both. Morphea is associated with cosmetic and functional impairment,...

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Main Authors: Justyna Szczęch, Dominik Samotij, Kamila Jaworecka, Aleksandra Tobiasz, Adam Reich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/9186274