Pansclerotic morphea treated with UVA: a case report

J Dermatol. 2003 Aug;30(8):625-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2003.tb00446.x.

Abstract

We present an 8-year-old girl with pansclerotic morphea of childhood, a rare, severe variant of localized scleroderma. Various systemic agents and PUVA are used in the treatment of this disease. We used UVA therapy in the treatment of this case.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Scleroderma, Localized / pathology
  • Scleroderma, Localized / therapy*
  • Ultraviolet Therapy*