VOL: 101, ISSUE: 08, PAGE NO: 30 Anne H. Mawdsley, MBE, is chief executive, Raynaud’s and Scleroderma Association, Alsager, Cheshire Susan J. Brown, MSc, RGN, EN(G ...

Scleroderma is a range of disorders in which the skin and connective tissues tighten and harden. It is a long-term, progressive disease. This means it gradually gets worse. Share on Pinterest ...

Scleroderma is classified as a rare, autoimmune, collagen-vascular disease of unknown etiology that can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Its onset can be insidious or rapid; the symptoms range from ...

A chart review of patients with scleroderma-related wounds showed that less than half achieved closure of at least one wound despite specialized treatment.

Most people with scleroderma have autoantibodies. Several scleroderma-specific antibodies have been identified. These can help with diagnosis and give insight into the type of disease you may ...

Scleroderma is an autoimmune condition that causes the skin to become tight and hard. This can change facial appearance, such as the mouth becoming smaller, and affect internal organs. With ...

Scleroderma is an intricate autoimmune disease wherein one notices the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues. Here, the immune system causes inflammation and injury to the cells ...

Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) causes the body to destroy healthy tissue. It can change the appearance and texture of your skin and affect other organs. Systemic sclerosis (SS) is an autoimmune ...