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Hello, I was diagnosed with localized morphea in 2014. I was initially diagnosed by a dermatologist, and given a topical steroid cream. She did not seem the least bit concerned, not taking any photos or scheduling follow up appointments. Knowing nothing about the disease, I simply mirrored the same low-level of concern. Two years passed and my condition worsened. Lesions spread all down my thigh, my calve, and wrapping around to the backside of my leg. Growing concerned, I decided to see a dermatology specialist in Philadelphia. I told her about the progression, showing pict

I'm a 25 year old female. About 3 years ago, I began to develop scar tissue on my abdomen. It showed up in the shape of a pair of lips (funny)! The next one showed up on my breast, when it covered 1/3 I finally went to the doctor. They prescribed many fungus creams, to no avail, and finally did a skin biopsy of my breast. I was told it was scleroderma. I finally went to a specialist about a year ago. My opinion of the guy is not high. He didn't run ANY tests... and I have bad teeth, always have, he asked if I've ever done meth, when I responded that I haven't, he says, "Are you sure? You k