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. 2010 Sep;146(9):1044-5.
doi: 10.1001/archdermatol.2010.239.

An evaluation of long-term outcomes in adults with pediatric-onset morphea

Stephanie Saxton-Daniels, Heidi T Jacobe

An evaluation of long-term outcomes in adults with pediatric-onset morphea

Stephanie Saxton-Daniels et al. Arch Dermatol. 2010 Sep.
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Figure 1
Morphea Activity of 18/27 patients was available over time. The y axis represents disease activity measured by number of episodes of new lesion development. The x axis represents patient age in years.
Figure 2
Figure 2
This photo demonstrates the chronic nature of morphea, as well as permanent sequelae. Initial lesions began on the right leg at age 5yr, second on abdomen at age 16yr, and third on right shoulder at age 19. Note muscle atrophy, limb length discrepancy and pes planus foot deformity.
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