Risk Factors And Complications Linked To Morphea

Morphea is the name for a skin condition that leads to one patch or multiple patches of hardened or discolored skin on the feet, torso, hands, neck, or face. This condition is rare enough that it affects fewer than three out of every 100,000 individuals. The majority of morphea cases resolve by themselves, but some patients do experience relapses. No internal organs are involved since the condition primarily affects the skin. Severe forms of morphea can cause cosmetic deformities, and rare cases can affect a patient's skeleton, joints, or muscle. The hallmark sign of morphea is discolored and thick patches of skin in an oval shape. While the patch tends to be reddish, the outer edge might be lilac-colored, and toward the center of the lesion, the color gradually turns to yellow or white.