When assessing a patient diagnosed with localized scleroderma, which changes in the skin will be observed?
a. Cyanosis
b. Hyperpigmented
c. Necrosis
d. Thickening
ANS: D
Localized scleroderma is manifested by thickening, not cyanosis, of the skin. Localized sclero-derma is not manifested by necrosis or hyperpigmentation.
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