Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
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Department of Dermatology and Radiology, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany

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• Commentary   
  Scleroderma Treatment by Using Laser
  Author(s): Parnia Wieser*
  
  Localized Scleroderma (LoS) occurs due to excessive deposition of the collagen on the skin. It is also known as Morphea includes a variety of autoimmune diseases of sclerosing skin. It is characterized by inflammation and localized skin thickening. However, in some cases, deeper organizations may also be involved. Although morphea is not considered a life-threatening illness, obvious cosmetic variants, functional or psychosocial disorders affect multiple areas of the patient's quality of life. Treatments for LoS are often inadequate for many treatments that are of limited efficacy or have serious side effects. Due to advances in laser use and their beneficial effects the purpose of this study is to reported use of lasers in morphea. The active phase of morphia represents limited inflammation manifested as red or purple spots, followed by characteristic porcelain white or waxy yell.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248 / 2155-9554.22.13.595

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