Scleroderma is a health condition that involves thickening of the skin and may also affect internal organs. This condition can be difficult to diagnose due to the fact that several other health ...

Scleroderma is classified as a rare, autoimmune, collagen-vascular disease of unknown etiology that can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Its onset can be insidious or rapid; the symptoms range from ...

Scleroderma is a group of rare diseases that involve the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues; the fibers that provide the framework and support for the body. In some people, ...

Scleroderma interstitial lung disease (SLD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with systemic sclerosis. Although the pathogenesis of SLD is not clear, excessive fibrosis and ...

A new study finds that NAD+ break down leads to multi organ scarring, providing now a previously undiscovered pathogenic role of the enzyme CD38 in disease scarring. Scleroderma, a chronic and ...

Substantial evidence exists that patients with scleroderma have immune dysfunction and autoimmunity, and several studies support the use of immunosuppressive treatment in these patients. Nihtyanova et ...

Farmington resident Sheri Hicks was a new mom living in Tucson, Ariz., when her life course changed dramatically. That painful, cracked skin on her fingertips wasn't due to overworked hands, but ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Scleroderma and other connective tissue diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosis, dermatomyositis, Behçet’s ...

Learn more about auto-immune diseases like Lupus and Scleroderma. Learn more about auto immune diseases like Lupus and Scleroderma. Watch the full episode premiering Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 7:30pm ...

CREST syndrome is an autoimmune condition that affects the connective tissues. The word CREST is an acronym for the conditions five main features. CREST syndrome affects various systems in the body, ...

Limited scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by hardening of the hand’s skin and vasculature. The disease is rare—only about 77,000 Americans have it—and it afflicts women three ...

Specialty biotechnology company Gemelli Biotech has announced the launch of a blood test that measures anti-vinculin levels to help physicians identify the risk of gastrointestinal or vascular ...