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Immunopathogenesis of Pediatric Localized Scleroderma

Frontiers in Immunology, 2019
Localized scleroderma (LS) is a complex disease characterized by a mixture of inflammation and fibrosis of the skin that, especially in the pediatric population, also affects extracutaneous tissues ranging from muscle to the central nervous system ...
Kathryn S. Torok, Suzanne C. Li, Suzanne C. Li, Heidi M. Jacobe, Sarah F. Taber, Sarah F. Taber, Anne M. Stevens, Anne M. Stevens, Francesco Zulian, Theresa T. Lu, Theresa T. Lu, Theresa T. Lu   +11 more
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Eosinophilic fasciitis: demographics, disease pattern and response to treatment: report of 12 cases and review of the literature [PDF]

, 2007
BACKGROUND: Eosinophilic fasciitis is a rare scleroderma-like illness. The clinical spectrum of the disease has evolved since its initial description. METHODS: We identified all patients diagnosed with eosinophilic fasciitis over the past 10 years at our
Bischoff, Lindsay, Derk, Chris T
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A Comprehensive Review of Traditional and Machine Learning‐Assisted Diffuse Optical Spectroscopy and Imaging Techniques for Dermatological Applications

Advanced Photonics Research, Volume 7, Issue 5, May 2026.
This review critically examines clinical studies on both conventional and machine learning (ML)‐integrated diffuse optical spectroscopy and imaging methods for dermatological applications, with a primary focus on the past decade and inclusion of earlier foundational work where appropriate.
Iftak Hussain, Li Xiuting, Randall Ang Jie, Keertana Vinod Ram, Mark Teo Ju Teng, Valerie Xinhui Teo, Malini Olivo, U. S. Dinish   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical case of morphea associated with a malignant process with extensive skin lesions, which debuted against the background of taking anti-gouty remedy

Лечащий Врач
Background. Localized scleroderma may be associated with a malignant process occurring in the body. The onset of scleroderma does not always coincide with the onset of clinical manifestations of oncology.
P. O. Kazakova
doaj   +1 more source

Connective Tissue Growth Factor Causes Persistent Proα2(I) Collagen Gene Expression Induced by Transforming Growth Factor-β in a Mouse Fibrosis Model [PDF]

, 2004
Skin fibrotic disorders such as systemic sclerosis (SSc) are characterized by an excessive production of extracellular matrix (ECM) and understood to develop under the influence of certain growth factors.
Abreu, Bonnerot, Bou-Gharios, Bradham, Falanga, Gharaee-Kermani, Gore-Hyer, Gruber, Hasegawa, Hasegawa, Hawkins, Higley, Igarashi, Igarashi, Igarashi, Inagaki, Ishikawa, Ito, Jelaska, Jelaska, Jimenez, Kinbara, Kischer, Lasky, Leroy, Lloyd, Lopez-De Leon, McCormick, McGaha, Miles, Mori, Needleman, Nishioka, Paradis, Roberts, Roberts, Sato, Shi-wen, Shinozaki, Takehara, Takehara, Wahl, Yamamoto, Zhang, Zhang, Zhang   +45 more
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Spondyloarthritis Associated With Collagenous Colitis—Case Report and Literature Review

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Collagenous colitis (CC) is a subtype of microscopic colitis characterized by chronic watery diarrhea with normal endoscopic findings. Although often linked to autoimmune diseases, its association with spondyloarthropathy (SpA) is rare and poorly documented.
Charlotte Bouvy, Abeline Kapuczinski, Sophiane Ibrahimi, Marc Léon, Nathalie Demeulenaere   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Case Report: Exacerbation after fat grafting in patients with active localized scleroderma

Frontiers in Surgery
BackgroundThe application of autologous fat transplantation in facial lesions of patients with localized scleroderma (LoS) has been reported in recent years.ObjectiveThe authors report a case of worsening of active localized scleroderma after autologous ...
Shunxin Han, Juzi Liu, Feng Lu, Junrong Cai   +3 more
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The role of Borrelia burgdorferi infection in scleroderma

Rheumatology, 2014
Borrelia burgdorferi , a Gram-negative, spiral-shaped bacterium transmitted to humans via tick bites, is the etiologic agent of borreliosis (Lyme disease) with diverse clinical manifestations. There are several types of pathological lesions in the course
Żaneta Smoleńska, Anna Masiak, Adrian Strzelecki, Zbigniew Zdrojewski   +3 more
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A Teenage Guitarist's Swollen Fingers

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Maho Matsuo, Hiroaki Iwata
wiley   +1 more source

Morphea Induced by Golimumab in a Patient With Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Case Report and Literature Review

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Morphea is a localized autoimmune fibrosing disorder that may paradoxically develop during anti‐TNFα agents in ankylosing spondylitis (AS). We report a second case of morphea associated with long‐term golimumab use in a patient with AS, presenting with indurated plaques and confirmed histopathologically.
Faten Hilwanjee, Yumn Alghabra, Raghad Aldalati, Nada Al Chama   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source