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A chronic disorder marked by hardening and thickening of the skin. Scleroderma can be localized or it can affect the entire body (systemic). 
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In zootomy and dermatology, skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
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Scleroderma as related to Skin
- Scleroderma Skin Involvement
Systemic scleroderma can cause a wide range of skin problems, from bone reabsorption, calcinosis, digital (finger) ulcers...
- Scleroderma - MayoClinic.com
Scleroderma b Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of this disease that involves skin thickening.
- Scleroderma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Scleroderma is a chronic disease characterized by excessive deposits of collagen in the skin or other organs. The localized type of the disease, while disabling, tends not to be fatal. The systemic type or systemic sclerosis , the generalized type of the disease, can be fatal as a result of heart , kidney , lung or intestinal damage. ...
Signs and symptoms · Diagnosis · Types · Causes · Pathophysiology · Therapy
- Scleroderma Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Prognosis and Diagnosis on ...
Finally, scleroderma skin changes can be very localized. Morphea is scleroderma skin that is localized to a patchy area of the skin that becomes hardened and slightly ...
- MedlinePlus: Scleroderma
Scleroderma means hard skin. It is a group of diseases that causes abnormal growth of connective tissue, the proteins that support your skin and organs.
- Scleroderma affects the skin - Better Health Channel.
Scleroderma is a disease of the body's connective tissue. The most common symptom is a thickening and hardening of the skin, particularly of the hands and face. There is no cure ...
- Scleroderma
The word scleroderma means hard skin. Scleroderma is a condition where the skin gets thick and hard. There are two main types of scleroderma. One type is localized...
- For Some Patients, Scleroderma Runs Deep
Although skin hardening is the most obvious sign of scleroderma, it is by no means the most dangerous: The disease can cause life-threatening problems in the lungs, heart ...
- Scleroderma-skin
The Scleroderma Association of NSW Inc. cannot offer direct advice on treatment or available therapies. It is up to each patient to make all relevant health decisions
- Scleroderma
Information from the Arthritis Foundation.
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