Heidi Jacobe · Board-Certified Dermatologist

Understanding
Sclerosing
Skin Disease

Educational use only — not medical advice.
Content on this site is provided for general education and support and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Use of this site does not establish a patient–physician relationship.

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How to use this resource

Everything you need,
organized by who you are

Whether you're a newly diagnosed patient, a family member trying to understand, or a clinician looking for quick-reference resources. Start with the section most relevant to you.

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The Basics

New to morphea or scleroderma? Start here for plain-language explanations of what these conditions are, how they differ, and what questions to ask your doctor.

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Patients & Families

Navigating appointments, communicating your experience, and building a care routine. Structured resources for every stage of your journey.

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For Clinicians

Early recognition, longitudinal tracking, emerging research, and quick-reference links, organized for real-world practice.

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Support Products

A curated list of non-treatment support products recommended by our provider. Support is not the same as treatment.

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Heidi Jacobe, MD, MSCS

Board Certified Dermatologist, Professor & Researcher
UT Southwestern Medical Center

About this resource

Board-certified expertise,
distilled for you

This site was created by a board-certified dermatologist and professor specializing in sclerosing skin diseases at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

The goal is simple: reduce confusion, improve communication between patients and their care teams, and provide a trustworthy starting point for anyone affected by morphea or scleroderma.

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A note before you explore

This site is for general education and support only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. In an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

UnderstandingSclerosingSkin Disease

Everything you need,organized by who you are