Diseases
Morphea
Morphea (mor-fee-uh) is a rare skin condition that causes painless, discolored patches on your skin. Typically, the skin changes appear on the abdomen, chest or back. But they might also appear on your face, arms or legs. Morphea tends To affect only the outermost layers of your skin.
SYMPTOMS
Signs and symptoms of morphea vary, depending on the type and stage of the condition. They include:
- reddish or purplish oval patches of skin, often on the abdomen, chest or back
- patches that gradually develop a lighter or whitish center
- linear patches, especially when on the arms or legs
- a gradual change in the affected skin, which becomes hard, thickened, dry and shiny
- loss of hair and sweat glands in the affected area over time
- Morphea usually affects only the skin and underlying tissue and, rarely, bone. The condition generally lasts several years and then disappears on its own. But it usually leaves some patches of darkened or discolored skin.
CAUSES
The causes of morphea are unknown. It may be due in part to an unusual reaction of the immune system. Or it may be triggered by:
- radiation therapy
- repeated trauma to the affected area
- a recent infection, such as measles or chickenpox
- The condition isn't contagious.
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