Morphea: A condition which is characterized by connective tissue replacement of the skin with firm white patches. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Morphea is available below.
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A term used to describe a variety of localized asymmetrical SKIN thickening that is similar to those of SYSTEMIC SCLERODERMA but without the disease features in the multiple internal organs and BLOOD VESSELS. Lesions may be characterized as patches or plaques (morphea), bands (linear), or nodules. - (Source - Diseases Database)
Localized scleroderma - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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