Unmasking the Causes of Scleroderma

In this Demystifying Medicine from McMaster University video, learn more about the causes of scleroderma.

According to the Scleroderma Foundation, while there is no proven cure for scleroderma, much can be done to prevent, minimize or alleviate its effects and symptoms. 

Since scleroderma is not caused by one particular factor but a combination of many, this video includes topics such as genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors and their role in this disease.

Here’s an amazing story from a chronic illness patient. Wyatt Wright a.k.a (Wyatt The Warrior),  a 9-year-old young man diagnosed with localized scleroderma (linear) at the age of 8.

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