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18 gru 2023 · Facial scleroderma is another form of localized scleroderma that can form on both the scalp and the face. It causes a thick line to form on the face or scalp. A severe variation of linear scleroderma on the face is called en coup de sabre , translating to "the blow of the sword."
- Scleroderma Types, Pictures, and Symptoms - Verywell Health
Scleroderma symptoms can include hardening of the skin,...
- Scleroderma Types, Pictures, and Symptoms - Verywell Health
21 mar 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.
8 lut 2023 · Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) causes the body to destroy healthy tissue. It can change the appearance and texture of your skin and affect other organs in your body.
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.
15 cze 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.
Overview Symptoms Causes Treatment Self-care. How is scleroderma diagnosed? If you have scleroderma, it can take time to get the diagnosis. Scleroderma is rare, and the signs and symptoms are similar to many other diseases. Doctors who most commonly diagnose scleroderma are dermatologists and rheumatologists.
What are scleroderma symptoms? Some people with early scleroderma don’t have any symptoms. The most common scleroderma symptom is having patches or streaks of thickened, waxy skin. Other common symptoms include: Joint pain. Stiffness (especially when waking up in the morning). Fatigue (feeling extremely tired all the time). Unexplained weight ...
