Localized Scleroderma Similar to Morphea in a Cat

    January 2014 in “ Redalyc (Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México) ”
    Raquel Redaelli, Fernanda Vieira Amorim da Costa
    TLDR A Persian cat had a rare skin condition that didn't improve with treatment.
    This case report described a rare instance of localized scleroderma (morphea-like) in a 4-year-old Persian cat, which presented with chronic pruritus and alopecic lesions. Unlike previous cases, the lesions did not respond to treatments, including antibiotics and topical lotions, and remained unchanged after 30 days of pentoxifylline therapy aimed at stimulating hair growth. Histopathological evaluation revealed dermal collagen proliferation, confirming the diagnosis of morphea-like scleroderma. The cause of pruritus was undetermined, and it was unclear if it was primary or secondary to the skin condition.
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