Generalized morphea-like lesions arising in mechanically-compressed areas by underclothes.
We report two patients with generalized morphea-like eruptions, the distribution of which was confined to areas mechanically compressed by underclothes. One patient had Raynaud's phenomenon and anti-centromere antibodies, and the other patient had a long history of occupational exposure to organic solvents. We believe that the Koebner phenomenon, resulting from local compression by underclothes, might be responsible for the development of morphea-like lesions in patients with subclinical systemic sclerosis.
Ehara
Mutsuko
M
Department of Dermatology, Okayama University School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Japan.
Oono
Takashi
T
Yamasaki
Osamu
O
Matsuura
Hironori
H
Iwatsuki
Keiji
K
D000368:Aged; D003020:Clothing / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology*