Line-field confocal optical coherence tomography for biopsy-site selection and treatment monitoring in plaque morphea
Dear Editor, Morphea (localized scleroderma) is a cutaneous inflammatory fibrosing disorder characterized by heterogeneous clinical presentation and variable disease activity. Although diagnosis is predominantly clinical, accurate assessment of activity can be challenging, particularly in plaque-type disease where inflammatory and sclerotic components coexist. Non-invasive imaging may support the identification of active disease areas and help guide correct clinical management. [...].
Authors
- Roberta De Carolis
- Luca Fania (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4194-932X)
- C Dall'Ara
- Camilla Chello (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3142-1831)
- Andrea Ascione (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4253-3193)
- Luca Gargano
- Marco Virone
- Giovanni Pellacani
- Giuseppe P. A. Gemma
- Mirella Scattone
Institutions
- Policlinico Umberto I (IT)
- Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata (IT)
- Sapienza University of Rome (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Dermatology Reports
- Published
- 2026-06-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4081/dr.2026.10923
- Primary Topic
- Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00