MORPHOEA
\mɔːfˈi͡ə], \mɔːfˈiə], \m_ɔː_f_ˈiə]\
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[Greek] A rare disease characterized by the formation upon the skin of well-defined smooth points, striae, bands, or patches or varying color, which are firm to the touch, are often somewhat elevated or depressed, and are surrounded by a violet halo. These lesions after existing a long time may be followed by atrophy, leaving scar-like marks. M. is probably a trophoneurosis, and is regarded as a localized scleroderma. Treatment: general tonic, (arsenic, iron, strychnine, phosphorus, cod-liver oil), local stimulation (friction with oils or soaps, massage, etc.).
By Alexander Duane
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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