Risk Factors And Complications Linked To Morphea

Generalized Morphea

Generalized morphea is a serious form of morphea, and because it can penetrate below the skin, it may affect the muscles and joints. It also tends to cover more of the skin than the more commonly diagnosed type of morphea, and the patches may join together to become larger. Most cases of morphea involve localized lesions that appear on just one part of the body. But with generalized morphea, the lesions are much more widespread throughout the body. The plaques are sometimes larger than the ones that develop with the localized form. Before the condition progresses, it might be difficult to tell the difference between localized morphea and generalized morphea. Generalized morphea has not been associated with any particular systemic disease. The skin hardening may be widespread enough to affect an individual's range of motion in multiple joints, especially when the plaques seem to join each other. When the morphea penetrates through the skin, it has been known to cause disfigurement. This disfigurement may be part of the face, neck, shoulders, chest, back, arms, or legs.

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