Morphoea and Lichen sclerosus Flashcards
1
Q
what is the epidemiology of morphoea?
A
- 13-80 years of age
- more prevalent in women than in men
- linear morphoea has no gender preference
2
Q
what antibodies are likely to be elevated in patients with morphoea?
A
- ss DNA
- antitopoisomerase IIa
- antiphospholipid
- anti fibrillin-1
- anti-histone antibodies
3
Q
what are some local triggers for morphoea?
A
- mechanical trauma
- injections
- vaccinations
- X irradiation.
