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What are some of the symptoms of Scleroderma?
Scleroderma is an autoimmune skin disease that can either be found in systemic or localised forms. The systemic kind can be identified by the thickening and tightening of the skin and connective tissue. Localised symptoms of Scleroderma are similar to Schlerosis, where patches of hard, and sometimes scaly skin become visible.
What is scleroderma?
Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by a hardening or sclerosis in the skin or other organs. The localized type of the disease, known as "morphea", while disabling, tends not to be fatal. The systemic type or systemic sclerosis, the generalized type of the disease, can be fatal, as a result of heart, kidney, lung or intestinal damage. It is currently not fully understood what exactly causes this disease, although there are various theories.
Is scleroderma contagious?
No.
Why did Paul Klee die?
Klee suffered from a wasting disease, scleroderma.
What is the most common form of localized scleroderma?
Morphea-- The most common form of localized scleroderma.
What has the author Dana Lovvorn written?
Dana Lovvorn has written: 'Scleroderma' -- subject(s): Scleroderma (Disease)
What is the skin disease that makes your skin turn hard?
You describe two common symptoms of scleroderma.
Is scleroderma inherited?
yes
Does bone marrow transplant work for scleroderma if so where to get one?
Yes, BMT is an option for some scleroderma patients. Any major transplant center should be able to do one. Of course, you'll have to meet their criteria (be healthy enough, but still have major organ involvement). I was just at a scleroderma conference at Thomas Jefferson University and heard a presentation by the head of their BMT program and it sounds like a good treatment if you're not too sick yet and you're willing to go through the 4+ months of hospitalization, treatment, isolation, and recovery.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the poisonous plant Earthstar Scleroderma?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Scleroderma geaster.
What is the difference between localized and systemic scleroderma?
The type known as localized scleroderma mainly affects the skin. Systemic scleroderma, which is also called systemic sclerosis, affects the smaller blood vessels and internal organs of the body.
What is called CREST syndrome?
Scleroderma
