I am a twenty-nine year old who was diagnosed with morphea four years ago, when I noticed there was something different about my right leg.
I would like to know from someone who has children, as to whether my daughter can develop the same thing. If somebody knows of a different case, please write to me.
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Caroll Email: nanea16_9@hotmail.com Story edited 07-16-07 JTD Story posted 08-01-07 SLE
Sherrill Knaggs, ISN Artist, created the digital photo to illustrate the story on this page. Sherrill lived in New Zealand. Her story was featured in ISN's book, Voices of Scleroderma Volume 2.
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