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Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disease that affects around 300,000 Americans. In this short video from SclerodermaSoCal, five women with scleroderma introduce themselves and talk about the Southern California Chapter of the Scleroderma Foundation and how much support they have received from the organization. Read our six…

  In this video from the Greater Chicago Chapter of the Scleroderma Foundation, Jessica Mandac, PT, from the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Center for Pain Management talks about the benefits of physical therapy for patients with scleroderma. Exercise and physical activity are important to deal with…

Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease that affects approximately 300,000 in America. Many patients will suffer from tightening of the skin which can cause problems with mobility, particularly with the hands.  In this video from Jessica M shared in June 2014, 26-year-old Jessica, with the help of her cousin, demonstrates…

In this video shared by Susan Nyanzi, Bob Saget talks about the upcoming Patient to Patient Experience Symposium for scleroderma patients. Saget has been an active advocate for scleroderma since his lost his sister to the disease in 1994, serving on the board of the Scleroderma Research Foundation.

Eating well is essential for anyone who suffers from an autoimmune disease and getting into good eating habits for life will help you stay on top of your disease and better manage your symptoms. We’ve compiled a list of tips for eating well when you have scleroderma based on information…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qjm_C7ZL05c In this video from Wochit News, researchers at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City have found what could be a potential new stem cell treatment to help slow down skin fibrosis in scleroderma patients. A review finds plasma exchange is an effective therapy for…

Scleroderma or systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare autoimmune disease whereby the body produces too much collagen. The symptoms a person can present are widespread and many different parts of the body can be involved. According to the Scleroderma Foundation, these are the main areas of the body affected by…

In this video from the Scleroderma Foundation, watch Dr. Jessica Gordon’s presentation at the 2016 Scleroderma National Patient Education Conference held in New Orleans in July. Find out more about the Scleroderma Patient to Patient Symposium happening later this month. The presentation Musculoskeletal Manifestations of Systemic Sclerosis focuses on…

In this video from the Scleroderma Foundation, we see Dr. Richard Silver’s presentation at the 2016 Scleroderma National Patient Education Conference held in New Orleans in July. Find out more about the Scleroderma Patient to Patient Symposium happening later this month. The presentation Scleroderma Disease “Why Am I…

Vivian Stephens is a make-up artist who was diagnosed with scleroderma in her teenage years. In this video, she shares some of her tips on how to look after dry skin if you also have the condition. Discover more tips on how to look after your scleroderma-affected…