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Scleroderma can make the skin very dry. Dry skin is more easily injured. Infection and sores can develop. To reduce dry skin, dermatologists recommend that you: Apply a fragrance-free moisturizer every time after showering, taking a bath, and washing your hands. A thick cream or ointment works better than a lotion.
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."
8 lut 2023 · Pictures. Diagnosis. Complications. Treatment. Outlook. FAQs. Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) causes the body to destroy healthy tissue. It can change the appearance and texture of your skin...
Treating Scleroderma. Treatment typically focuses on inflammation, autoimmunity, vascular issues and tissue fibrosis (the thickening and scarring of the connective tissue that surrounds the internal organs).
3 maj 2018 · Due to scleroderma's severe drying effect on skin, it's important to research and experiment with lotions and soaps that are soothing to sensitive skin. Columnist Jessica Massengale shares how she found the skin care routine that's best for her.
Anti-inflammatory medications to manage pain and reduce swelling. Topical creams to treat skin changes, including tightness and itching. Immunosuppressants, which may suppress the overactive immune system and can help control some aspects of the disease.
There are medications your rheumatologist can prescribe to help you manage localized scleroderma, usually skin symptoms and Raynaud’s phenomenon. Other medications treat systemic disease, or scleroderma that affects not just your skin, but your organs and connective tissues in your body.
