Breaking News: New Research Holds Promise, Better Outcomes for People Living with Scleroderma
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Scleroderma MORE ► Scleroderma: MedlinePlus
Also called: Circumscribed scleroderma, Dermatosclerosis, Morphea, Systemic sclerosis
Scleroderma means hard skin. It is a group of diseases that causes abnormal growth of connective tissue, the proteins that support your skin and organs. There are two main types. Localized scleroderma affects only your skin. Systemic scleroderma affects your blood vessels and internal organs, as well as your skin.
Symptoms of scleroderma include
Symptoms of scleroderma include
- Calcium deposits in connective tissues
- Raynaud's phenomenon, narrowing of blood vessels in the hands or feet
- Swelling of the esophagus, the tube between your throat and stomach
- Thick, tight skin on your fingers
- Red spots on your hands and face
NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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- The primary NIH organization for research on Scleroderma is the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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