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 and ...

Scleroderma is rare and results in hard, thickened areas of skin, and can sometimes lead to problems with internal organs and blood vessels. According to the NHS, it’s caused by the immune system ...

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 ...

Scleroderma is classified as a rare, autoimmune, collagen-vascular disease of unknown etiology that can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Its onset can be insidious or rapid; the symptoms range from ...

Scleroderma is rare and results in hard, thickened areas of skin, and can sometimes lead to problems with internal organs and blood vessels. According to the NHS, it’s caused by the immune system ...

Farmington resident Sheri Hicks was a new mom living in Tucson, Ariz., when her life course changed dramatically. That painful, cracked skin on her fingertips wasn't due to overworked hands, but ...

Scleroderma is a group of rare diseases that involve the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues; the fibers that provide the framework and support for the body. In some people, ...

Scleroderma interstitial lung disease (SLD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with systemic sclerosis. Although the pathogenesis of SLD is not clear, excessive fibrosis and ...

Scleroderma is a health condition that involves thickening of the skin and may also affect internal organs. This condition can be difficult to diagnose due to the fact that several other health ...

A former Aberdeen student who lives with a painful condition that causes reflux and skin tightness which has changed her appearance has starred in a new charity film to raise money for the rare ...