title: Localized scleroderma associated with chronic hepatitis C.
abstract: Hepatitis C virus has been associated with various skin conditions, such as porphyria cutanea tarda and lichen planus, as an example. The objective of this paper is based on the description of a case of localized morphea, which came years after the discovery of hepatitis C, as well as a discussion of possible relations between both diseases.
authors.affiliation: General Dermatology Department, Dermatology Clinic Dr. Fabio Cuiabano Barbosa, Rua Visconde de Pirajá 330, Ipanema, 22410-000 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
authors.forename: Felipe Ladeira
authors.initials: FL
authors.lastname: de Oliveira
authors.forename: Luisa Kelmer Côrtes
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: de Barros Silveira
authors.forename: Maria Lourdes Candela
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Rambaldi
authors.forename: Fabio Cuiabano
authors.initials: FC
authors.lastname: Barbosa