Korean J Dermatol.  1998 Dec;36(6):1106-1108.

A Case of Morphea Profunda

Abstract

We report a case of morphea profunda in a 21-year-old male who had diffuse brown sclerotic plaques on his extremities. Laboratory findings showed peripheral eosinophilia and an increased titers for anti-DNA and anti-nuclear antibodies. Histopathologic findings showed diffuse fibrosis and a thickening of the lower dermis and subcutaneous tissue. He has been treated with hydroxychloroquine 400mg per day and the sclerosis of the skin improved.

Keyword

Morphea profunda

MeSH Terms

Antibodies
Dermis
Eosinophilia
Extremities
Fibrosis
Humans
Hydroxychloroquine
Male
Scleroderma, Localized*
Sclerosis
Skin
Subcutaneous Tissue
Young Adult
Antibodies
Hydroxychloroquine
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