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Introduction The scleroderma disorders in children encompass both systemic sclerosis (SSc) and localized scleroderma (LS), also termed morphea . Juvenile systemic sclerosis (JSSc) is much less common than juvenile localized scleroderma (JLS) and comprises less than 10% of all SSc…
Synopsis ■ Initially described in the writings of Dr. Caleb Hillier Parry. ■ Exact etiology of PHA is not well understood, but is felt to have a strong autoimmune and neurogenic component. ■ The initial clinical manifestations include both cutaneous…