Elastography Ultrasound in Localized Scleroderma (Morphea) Study

Inclusion Criteria

• •Boys and girls 0-18 years of age at the time of disease onset with a new or existing diagnosis of localized scleroderma (LS) confirmed by a pediatric rheumatologist or dermatologist.
• •Presents with one active or inactive lesion, using the contralateral site for comparison at each visit, as long as the same lesion is evaluated at each time point. OR Presents with more than one lesion as far as both lesions are active or inactive.
• •Able to cooperate with clinical and US evaluation, and the parent or guardian is able to fill out interim patient history form.