Scleroderma, or systemic sclerosis, is a chronic connective tissue disease which is classified as one of the autoimmune rheumatic diseases. The disease primarily affects the skin, therefore, the ...

Dr. Galli says scleroderma can affect the digestive tract, lungs, heart, kidneys, and especially the skin. Cold fingers and toes are an early sign, and skin begins to tighten and harden.

Scleroderma diagnosis is difficult as its symptoms overlap with those of other conditions. Therefore, it becomes necessary to rule out other auto immune diseases while diagnosing scleroderma.

Bob Saget. Amanda Edwards/Getty Saget recently highlighted Sophie Anne's scleroderma battle in a Dec. 9 Instagram post, where he wrote, "Sophie Anne is one of the reasons I will forever be on the ...

EARLY DIAGNOSIS of the potentially fatal disease scleroderma is essential if patients are given a chance to survive, a conference… Ronan McGreevy Tue Apr 29 2008 - 01:00 ...

Puffy hands and fingers, as well as other symptoms, can precede the “warning sign” of Raynaud’s syndrome as the initial ...

He took one look at me and told me, “You have scleroderma.” Typically, a scleroderma diagnosis takes years. Many people are misdiagnosed with lupus or other autoimmune diseases.

Scleroderma, a chronic autoimmune disease, poses challenges for those affected by its symptoms. While there is no cure for scleroderma, various management strategies aim to alleviate discomfort ...

To coincide with World Scleroderma Day today, SRUK are calling for more research, earlier diagnosis and better treatment options for the UK’s 12,000 sufferers.

Adeev and Ezra Potash of The Potash Twins open up to PEOPLE about their bond with the late Bob Saget, who guided them as they dealt with a family member's scleroderma diagnosis ...