Patients with both systemic sclerosis (SSc) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are more likely to be female, Black, and diagnosed with limited cutaneous SSc. Researchers used the 2019 SLE ...

Scleroderma (meaning “hard skin” in Greek) is synonymous with morphea, although the latter term is usually reserved for a benign form of localized disease. All forms of scleroderma are ultimately ...

Using mice, lab-grown cells and clues from a related disorder, researchers have greatly increased understanding of the causes of systemic sclerosis, showing that a critical culprit is a defect in the ...

The survival rate was worse for patients with systemic sclerosis/polymyositis overlap vs. systemic sclerosis, according to study results. Researchers used the Nijmegen Systemic Sclerosis cohort to ...

Scleroderma on the face can cause symptoms that may affect your appearance, including the texture, discoloration, and elasticity of your skin. Medications, facial exercises, and dermatological ...

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 ...

Scleroderma is a range of disorders in which the skin and connective tissues tighten and harden. It is a long-term, progressive disease. This means it gradually gets worse. Share on Pinterest ...

Sclerodactyly is a tightening and thickening of the skin of the fingers as a result of systemic scleroderma. It can cause the fingers to curl inward and the hands to form a clawed shape. Share on ...