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What is called CREST syndrome?
Scleroderma
What is progressive systemic sclerosis also called?
Scleroderma
What medications are linked to scleroderma?
Certain medications, especially a drug used in cancer treatment called bleomycin (Blenoxane), may lead to scleroderma
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 are the major forms of scleroderma?
There are two major forms of the disorder. 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.
How is Scleroderma treated?
The first thing to do is get a Rheumatologist that knows about Scleroderma. It's treated by the symptoms that one has. Everyone that has Scleroderma has symptoms in common, but no one really has all the same symptoms as another. I have Scleroderma, and I see my Rheumatologist primarily, but also see a Gastroenterologist for my "tummy" problems, a hand surgeon for my Raynauds problems, sometimes a Dermatologist. Your Rheumatologist will lead you in the right direction.
What is systemic scleroderma?
Systemic scleroderma, which is also called systemic sclerosis, affects the smaller blood vessels and internal organs of the body. Systemic sclerosis-- A rare disorder that causes thickening and scarring of multiple organ systems
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 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.
What has the author Dana Lovvorn written?
Dana Lovvorn has written: 'Scleroderma' -- subject(s): Scleroderma (Disease)
