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18 Δεκ 2023 · Scleroderma is a condition in which skin symptoms arise from sclerosis, an autoimmune disease that sometimes affects internal organs. Look through pictures here.
8 Φεβ 2023 · Here, you will see small blood vessels in your fingers and toes start to constrict, or shrink, in response to cold temperatures or certain emotions. As a result, your fingers and toes may become...
21 Μαρ 2024 · Scleroderma symptoms can include hardening of the skin, joint and muscle pain, digestive issues, swollen hands, and narrowing of blood vessels. Learn about the different types and view pictures to help identify some common symptoms.
15 Ιουν 2024 · Nearly everyone who has scleroderma experiences hardening and tightening of the skin. The first parts of the body to be affected are usually the fingers, hands, feet and face. In some people, the skin thickening also can involve the forearms, upper arms, chest, abdomen, lower legs and thighs.
Some people develop 1 or 2 patches of hard, thick skin. Others have widespread patches on their body. The hard, thick skin can feel anchored in place. If you have morphea (more-fee-uh), the most common type of scleroderma, the patches may not feel too hard. In time, the hardened skin may soften.
Scleroderma is an autoimmune, rheumatic, and chronic disease that affects the body by hardening connective tissue. (“Connective tissue” is widespread. It adds strength to organs and other parts of the body.) Connective tissue is made of many kinds of proteins. Among them is collagen of the skin.
Scleroderma does not appear to cause central nervous system dysfunction. It is, however, associated with mood disorders (depression), altered self-image and sexual dysfunction. The cause of these problems is likely multifactorial, but should be addressed in each patient.
