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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…

Welmedix HomeCarePro produced a video series with expert tips about how to care for skin affected by scleroderma. In these videos, Paula Erwin-Toth, former director of WOC Nursing Education at Cleveland Clinic, teaches about how to take care of your skin, how to manage neuropathy and the impact on…

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…

  1. Scleroderma Voice Magazine Members of the Scleroderma Foundation benefit from a free subscription to the Scleroderma Voice Magazine. This publication is issued four times a year and showcases patients stories, scleroderma research information, and much more.   2. Scleroderma Information Packet  A free comprehensive packet of information…

Here are 10 symptoms of scleroderma and what they mean, according to the Scleroderma Foundation. 1. Acid reflux Acid reflux refers to stomach acid that returns back into the digestive track and ends up irritating the esophagus. It can be distressing and can cause other problems.

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…