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Is Linear Morphea Hereditary?
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I am Praveen From India. I am 26 Years Old.
I Have been suffering with Linear Morphea (En Coup De Sabre) since i was 4 years old. I was born healthy but later developed with this disease. i have dents on my head and right side of my face is deformed. The dents on my Scalp have developed into rough patchy areas without hair. This has led to a lot of suffering and mental depression. What i would like to know is, whether this disease is hereditary that is whether it would pass on to my kids if i get married.
Please suggest me with any remedy.
I am Praveen From India. I am 26 Years Old.
I Have been suffering with Linear Morphea (En Coup De Sabre) since i was 4 years old. I was born healthy but later developed with this disease. i have dents on my head and right side of my face is deformed. The dents on my Scalp have developed into rough patchy areas without hair. This has led to a lot of suffering and mental depression. What i would like to know is, whether this disease is hereditary that is whether it would pass on to my kids if i get married.
Please suggest me with any remedy.
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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This is Dr Amit. I can understand your concern very well
Linear Morphea is an uncommon persistent condition in which there are areas of thickened skin and occasionally underlying tissues including bone. It is also known as localised scleroderma. Yes, Case reports and observational studies suggest there is a higher frequency of family history of autoimmune diseases in patients with morphea so there are chances that it can run into the family.
Treatment- Most patients with morphea experience spontaneous remission and require no specific treatment. Treatment depends entirely on the severity of the findings.
1.Intralesional injections and systemic corticosteroids might be helpful in
early stages
2.If the lesions spread (as in generalized morphea), anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive medications may be indicated.
Feel free to ask if you have any other doubt
Regards
This is Dr Amit. I can understand your concern very well
Linear Morphea is an uncommon persistent condition in which there are areas of thickened skin and occasionally underlying tissues including bone. It is also known as localised scleroderma. Yes, Case reports and observational studies suggest there is a higher frequency of family history of autoimmune diseases in patients with morphea so there are chances that it can run into the family.
Treatment- Most patients with morphea experience spontaneous remission and require no specific treatment. Treatment depends entirely on the severity of the findings.
1.Intralesional injections and systemic corticosteroids might be helpful in
early stages
2.If the lesions spread (as in generalized morphea), anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive medications may be indicated.
Feel free to ask if you have any other doubt
Regards
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