Νοσήματα  Σκληροδερματικά σύνδρομα και σχετιζόμενα νοσήματα 

 Eosinophilic fasciitis is a rare idiopathic fibrotic disease characterized histologically by fibrosis of the fascia and clinically by acute, painful thickening of the skin limbs and / or body, which progresses to disabling cutaneous fibrosis, which affects considerably the quality of life. it is considered a variety of morphea, while according to others, is a special disease entity. Clinically, it has great similarities to systemic scleroderma, from which it is separated by the absence of Raynaud's phenomenon and visceral organ involvement and mainly on the basis of the characteristic histological picture. Although it is known for about 30 years, its etiology and pathophysiology have not been determined and there is no consensus on treatment. EPIDEMIOLOGY Frequency: In the U.S., eosinophilic fasciitis is very rare. In other countries, it is unusual. Race: Eosinophilic fasciitis mainly affects people of the white race Sex: In adults, eosinophilic fasciitis is significantly more common in men than women. The ratio of male / female ratio is...