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18 gru 2023 · Scleroderma is a condition in which skin symptoms arise from sclerosis, an autoimmune disease that sometimes affects internal organs. Look through pictures here.
- Scleroderma Types, Pictures, and Symptoms - Verywell Health
Scleroderma symptoms can include hardening of the skin,...
- Scleroderma Types, Pictures, and Symptoms - Verywell Health
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.
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.
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.
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.
To diagnose scleroderma, a doctor usually begins by asking you about your symptoms, health, and medical history. The doctor will also examine your skin for signs of hardening and thickening. If you have hard, thickened skin, a dermatologist may perform a skin biopsy to help diagnose you.
21 gru 2023 · Overall symptoms of scleroderma include: calcium deposits in connective tissues. a narrowing of the blood vessels to the hands and feet, known as Raynaud’s disease. problems of the esophagus,...
