SCLEREDEMA- A RARE PRESENTATION

Scleredema is a disorder of the dermis characterized by brawny edema of the face and neck that spreads rapidly to involve the thorax and arms in a sweater distribution. The involved areas feel indurated and woody, are nonpitting ,and are not sharply demarcated from normal skin. In 65-90 of cases, the disease follows an infection .It most commonly seen in female children. Ratio is 21.Most of the time ,this scleredema is confused with sclerema , scleroderma subcutaneous fat necrosis .All are separate entity. Unless you do complete physical examination especially palpation ,we wont make out the diagnosis of scleredema which is benign condition it has simple treatment complete cure.