I am 28 years old and I have just found out that I have Morphea. These
strange patches (2 of them) just appeared on my left thigh when I was
about 8. The patches were slightly rough to touch and were a shiny white
colour. My mom took me to see a dermatologist; he did not know what it
was and sent me on my way. I did not panic about it and just went on
with my life. Over the years the patches have become smooth and turned a
brown colour- looks a bit like a bruise.
Then in July 2005, 5 new occurrences appeared on the same leg and 1 on
my stomach. I panicked and I went to a dermatologist. He diagnosed me
with localised morphea. He wanted to put me on to steroids, and I
refused. He then put me onto a course of malaria tablets; I had a
terrible reaction to these tablets and stopped taking them. I have
stopped seeing the dermatologist all together and I am trying to decide
what the next best step should be? Should I try herbal treatments or
perhaps another dermatologist? Should I change my eating habits? Am I
doing something to cause this reoccurrence of Morphea??
Perhaps someone can recommend a good skin specialist for me to make
contact with?
Please contact me via email
Email: mtaylors@iafrica.com
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