Complications

Morphea can cause a number of complications, including:

• Self-esteem issues. Morphea can have a negative effect on your self-esteem and body image, particularly if discolored patches of skin appear on your arms, legs or face.
• Movement problems. Morphea that affects the arms or legs can impair joint mobility.
• Widespread areas of hardened, discolored skin. Numerous new patches of hardened, discolored skin may seem to join together, a condition known as generalized morphea.
• Loss of hair and sweat glands. Over time, you may lose hair and sweat glands in the affected area.
• Eye damage. Children with head and neck morphea may experience unnoticeable but permanent eye damage.