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With scleroderma, connective tissues in the body’s major organs become thickened due to an overproduction of collagen.  Scleroderma most noticeably affects the skin, but it can also affect internal organs leading to other diseases such as pulmonary arterial hypertension, heart, and GI tract diseases. Read about seven common complications of…

  Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disease that can attack various organs of the body. Many patients with scleroderma have interstitial lung diseases (ILDs). ILDs cause scarring of the lungs which makes breathing very difficult and life-threatening. Read about a clinical trial for a promising therapy for systemic scleroderma…

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…

When you have scleroderma it is important to eat a diet rich in anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants. This scleroderma chicken salad recipe is full of fruits and vegetables and rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants, like Vitamin C, can stop free radicals from damaging cells. Vitamin C also supports the immune system. You might also…

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…

Simple Stress Relievers Everyone struggles to relax- even more so when someone tells us to relax. There’s something about those words — relax, be calm, and calm down — that trigger a deep emotional response in most of us. With a chronic disease, relaxing is easier said than done. These easy relaxation techniques are…

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…