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A dermatological condition that can manifest as bands or small patches. These affected skin areas become tough and firm, initially displaying a pink hue that gradually changes to ivory. These areas also experience a loss of hair follicles and sweat glands. It is also known as “white spot disease.”<\/p>\n
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A form of scleroderma, a disease where the skin is replaced by thick connective tissue. Localized form of scleroderma, consisting of patches of rigid, dry, smooth skin. A condition in which hard, oval, or irregularly shaped plaques (patches of thick raised skin) form in the skin; also known as localized scleroderma. The plaques are usually […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-93709","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-m"],"yoast_head":"\n
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The sweat glands and hair follicles disappear in the affected area.Localized or widespread sclerotic plaques of the skin, often arrayed in lines or bands. The lesions typically have an ivory-colored to yellow slightly firm center, with a violet border.Localized or widespread sclerotic plaques of the skin, often arrayed in lines or bands. The lesions typically have an ivory-colored to yellow slightly firm center, with a violet border.A dermatological condition that can manifest as bands or small patches. These affected skin areas become tough and firm, initially displaying a pink hue that gradually changes to ivory. These areas also experience a loss of hair follicles and sweat glands. 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