Months or even two or three years after the onset of Raynaud's phenomenon, people with the systemic form of scleroderma usually notice swelling of the hands with an uncomfortable tight sensation. That ...

Most people with scleroderma have autoantibodies. Several scleroderma-specific antibodies have been identified. These can help with diagnosis and give insight into the type of disease you may ...

Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) causes the body to destroy healthy tissue. It can change the appearance and texture of your skin and affect other organs. Systemic sclerosis (SS) is an autoimmune ...

Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disease involving an overproduction of the protein collagen. Linear scleroderma usually begins as a streak of hardened, waxy, discolored skin on the forehead, an arm, ...

Scleroderma is a rare disease, yet its initial symptoms are frequently encountered in general rheumatology practice as features of the more-common rheumatic diseases and of several 'scleroderma-like' ...

Dip your hands and feet in warm saline water, as it helps manage and reduce the episodes of Raynaud's phenomenon (Image: Canva) Autoimmune diseases are those which occur when the body's defence ...

Each year 29 June marks World Scleroderma Day. This article highlights the symptoms, latest research and a genuine ‘diary’ experience from a US patient. The date 29 June was chosen to raise awareness ...