Scleroderma

The Scleroderma topic includes research on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of localized and systemic scleroderma, an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and thickening in the skin and other areas of the body.

Systemic scleroderma is the more serious type of scleroderma and can damage blood vessels and internal organs, such as the heart, lungs, and kidneys. Researchers do not know the exact cause of scleroderma and there is no cure for the disease. The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms and stop progression of the disease. Early diagnosis and ongoing monitoring are important.