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Localized scleroderma in children
Localized scleroderma is an autoimmune disease affecting the dermis and underlying tissues (subcutaneous tissue, fascia, muscles, bones). The disease mainly occurs in women aged 20–50 years; however, children aged 7–10 years represent about 15% of all ...
Katarzyna A. Wolska-Gawron+1 more
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Systemic sclerosis with keloidal nodules [PDF]
Nodular sclerosis is a rare form of presentation related to both systemic and localized forms of scleroderma. We describe the case of a patient with nodular sclerosis in order to alert the medical community to recognize this entity.
Bárbara Stadler+4 more
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The Anti-Fibrotic Effect of Cold Atmospheric Plasma on Localized Scleroderma In Vitro and In Vivo
Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) has shown promising results in the treatment of various skin diseases. The therapeutic effect of CAP on localized scleroderma (LS), however, has not yet been evaluated.
S. Arndt+4 more
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Clinical periodontal diagnosis
Abstract Periodontal diseases include pathological conditions elicited by the presence of bacterial biofilms leading to a host response. In the diagnostic process, clinical signs such as bleeding on probing, development of periodontal pockets and gingival recessions, furcation involvement and presence of radiographic bone loss should be assessed prior ...
Giovanni E. Salvi+5 more
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Background Localized scleroderma (LoS) is an inflammatory fibrosing disease of the connective tissue, whose esthetic sequelae are atrophic skin lesions with hyperpigmentation.
M. Szczepanek+2 more
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No Evidence for Borrelia burgdorferi-Specific DNA in Lesions of Localized Scleroderma [PDF]
A possible association of Borrelia burgdorferi with localized scleroderma is currently the focus of intense research and discussion. Skin biopsies from 30 patients with localized scleroderma (28 of the plaque type/morphea; two linear scleroderma) were ...
Meurer, Michael+5 more
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Localized scleroderma secondary to mixed connective tissue disease during abatacept therapy
A 47‐year‐old woman with mixed connective tissue disease was treated with abatacept. After 2 months, a 3‐cm depression with atrophied surface was observed on her back, which had histopathological consistent with the symptoms of localized scleroderma ...
Sayuko Nagaoka+2 more
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Familial localized scleroderma with paediatric onset: a review
Localized scleroderma is an inflammatory disease causing sclerosis of the skin. The aetiology and pathogenesis of localized scleroderma remain unclear. Localized scleroderma is considered a genetically driven disease. It is not well understood if genetic
Ida Yurtsever+5 more
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Localized scleroderma – current treatment options
Localized scleroderma (morphea) is a connective tissue disease that affects the skin, subcutaneous tissue and underlying tissues including the fasciae, muscles and bones. The treatment of localized scleroderma depends on the clinical form of the disease,
Katarzyna Wolska-Gawron+2 more
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Background and Design: Morphea is also known as localized scleroderma. It is a rare autoimmune skin disease characterized by inflammation and sclerosis in the dermis and sometimes in the subcutaneous tissue.
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