Scleroderma

[Doughnut61]

Hi all, hope you warriors are all doing well! 🤗 I have just been told I have Morphoea Scleroderma apparently all part of autoimmune disease ? Just wondering if anyone else has this? If so have you found anything that helps ? Many thanks in advance 🥰

[sylvi]

What is that if you don't mind me asking..xxxx

[oldtimer2 in reply to sylvi]

This is from an excellent New Zealand website on skin conditions: Morphoea (American spelling, morphea) is characterised by an area of inflammation and fibrosis (thickening and hardening) of the skin due to increased collagen deposition. It is also known as localised scleroderma. The term 'scleroderma' covers various types of morphoea and systemic sclerosis.

Up to 40% of patients with severe forms of morphoea have a personal or family history of autoimmune disease (eg, thyroid disease, vitiligo) or rheumatologic disease (eg, rheumatoid arthritis). dermnetnz.org/topics/morphoea

[Doughnut61 in reply to oldtimer2]

Thank you so much for your help, I will take a look 🥰 Hope you are well x

[Doughnut61 in reply to sylvi]

Thickening patches that look like indented bruises all over my legs and bottom of buttocks x

[Gnarli]

Hi Doughnut61. There is a HealthUnlocked site called Scleroderma and Raynaud's UK which may be able to give you more information, help and support. I hope this helps

[Doughnut61]

Thank you so much x