Primary Atrophic Profound Linear Scleroderma

We present 3 unusual cases of deep linear, primary atrophic scleroderma, not preceded by inflammatory reaction and sclerosis, involving the subcutis and deeper tissues. These cases differ in the course and prognosis from typical profound scleroderma since they do not lead to disfiguration and crippling deformities. In contrast to the atrophies left after regression of morphea or linear scleroderma, they do not involve the dermis, which does not...