Eosinophilic fasciitis (EF) is a rare inflammatory disease characterized by skin and fascial thickening. Unlike systemic sclerosis, EF lacks internal organ involvement and specific autoantibodies, with peripheral eosinophilia as a hallmark feature. Patients may exhibit joint pain and contractures due to fibrosis. We present a case of a patient who presented with skin thickening involving her upper and lower extremities and was ultimately diagnosed with EF based on a skin biopsy. This case underscores the importance of recognizing the unique clinical and histological features of EF.
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