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Scleroderma is a widespread connective tissue disease that involves changes in the skin, blood vessels, muscles, and internal organs. |
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Symptoms
Skin symptoms may include: Blanching, blueness, or redness of fingers and toes in response to heat and cold (Raynaud'...
Causes
The cause of scleroderma is unknown. People with this condition have a build up of a substance called collagen in the...
Tests
Examination of the skin may show tightness, thickening, and hardening. Tests may include: Antinuclear antibody; Chest...
Treatments
Drugs used to treat scleroderma include: Corticosteroids; Immunosuppressants (Methotrexate, Cytoxan; Nonsteroidal ant...
Complications
Heart failure; Kidney failure; Malabsorption; Pulmonary fibrosis (the most common cause of death in people with scler...
Prevention
There is no known prevention. Minimize exposure to silica dust and polyvinyl chloride.
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if: You have symptoms of scleroderma; You have scleroderma and...
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