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Because scleroderma can affect any organ of the body, patients symptoms and complications vary greatly, according to the Mayo Clinic. Here are seven common complications: 1. Fingertips As a result of Raynaud’s disease (experiences by most with scleroderma) blood flow to the hands becomes so restricted that the tissues at…

Support is very important if you have scleroderma. Finding a local group of others who are on the same journey as you and meet regularly to talk about it, could provide a priceless lifeline and widen your circle of friends. Find out about some scleroderma-related conditions according to the Scleroderma…

Scleroderma is a systemic autoimmune disease that causes hardening of the skin and connective tissues. The disease mostly affects women ages 30-50, but children and men can also have scleroderma. Each person’s experience with the disease is individual to them. Some may deal with slight skin tightening while others could suffer with…

Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin” because it is mainly derived from the sun’s ultraviolet rays hitting the skin and triggering the vitamin’s synthesis. It’s an extremely important vitamin because it helps our bodies absorb calcium and it promotes healthy cell growth. Without vitamin D, people can develop all sorts…

It is no surprise that women who live with a chronic disease such as scleroderma are more prone to depression, but did you know that an unstable marriage or long-term relationship makes the depression worse? It seems that the key to reducing your risk of depression is to have a happy…

Scleroderma is a systemic autoimmune disease that causes hardening of the skin and connective tissues. The disease mostly affects women ages 30-50, but children and men can also get it. There is known cause for scleroderma yet  — but scientists are looking at the following factors for potential higher risks for the disease, according to the…

Scleroderma is a systemic autoimmune disease that causes hardening of the skin and connective tissues. The disease mostly affects women ages 30-50, but children and men can also be affected. Each patient’s experience with scleroderma is individualized. Some patients deal with slight skin tightening while other suffer from a variety of life-threatening internal…

If you have been newly diagnosed with scleroderma or have a loved one or friend who has the disease, there may be many questions going through your mind. We’ve come up with a list of some of the most frequently asked questions about scleroderma according to the Scleroderma Research…

Gentle exercise can be beneficial to scleroderma patients — which makes yoga’s low intensity, slow-paced comfort a practically perfect solution. Learn more about a study on the effects of aerobic exercise on muscle endurance training for patients with scleroderma. With this video from Yoga Center Reno, viewers can learn…

A recent study has found that people with medical conditions that cause abnormal changes in the hands, neck and face, such as scleroderma, are more likely to avoid social situations. Happily married women with scleroderma are less likely to suffer from depression than single women…