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| | Scleroderma |
 | | The term scleroderma means "hard skin," which describes thickening of the skin from increased deposits of collagen. | | | Localized scleroderma affects the skin in limited areas and the musculoskeletal system. | | | Rheumatologists in basic and clinical research are the leaders in improving our understanding and treatment of this rheumatic disease. |
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http://www.rheumatology.org/public/factsheets/scler.asp?aud=pat
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| | Scleroderma |
| | About 98% of scleroderma patients have hardening or thickening of the skin of the fingers, and often of the hands, forearms, and face. | | | Localized scleroderma occurs either as patches of thickened skin (morphea), or skin that may extend down an arm or a leg. | | | Localized scleroderma affects a local area of the skin, and usually internal organs and blood vessels. |
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http://www.uth.tmc.edu/schools/med/imed/med_gen/sclero.htm
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| | Scleroderma Lupus Information - Scleroderma |
| | Localised scleroderma is characterised by one or more erythematous or violaceous areas of the skin which evolve to become sclerotic and waxy. | | | Traditionally, the term "scleroderma" has encompassed two groups: "localised scleroderma", where problems are confined to the skin, and "systemic sclerosis", where internal organs and vessels are involved as well as the skin. | | | This condition should not be confused with limited cutaneous scleroderma (CREST), which is a systemic variety of scleroderma. |
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http://www.haps.nsw.gov.au/patrsrcs/patsclero/scleroderma.htm
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| | SCLERODERMA FAQ |
| | Scleroderma has been treated experimentally with the drug dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) as part of the Arthritis research program of the National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. | | | Although results are very early, it appears that the majority of Scleroderma patients treated with this approach have clinically improved or at least stabilized. | | | However, several studies have concluded that this is not an effective treatment. |
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http://www.synnovation.com/sclerodermafaq.html
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| | Scleroderma - Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention |
| | Scleroderma in the skin may cause the cessation of hair growth and sweating; and the tightening and thinning of skin over the knuckles or finger joints, resulting in ulcers (open sores) and curving of the digits. | | | Generalized scleroderma affects the skin and/or internal body parts, such as blood vessels, the digestive system (esophagus, stomach, and bowel), the heart, lungs, kidneys, muscles, and joints. | | | Other tests, such as pulmonary function studies for the lungs, chest X-rays, studies of gastrointestinal function, and electrocardiography (EKG of the heart) may be performed to determine the disease's severity and effect on the internal organs. |
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http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/311/main.html
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| | Scleroderma |
| | Scleroderma is an autoimmune disorder, which means that the body's immune system turns against itself. | | | One alternative therapy that some naturopaths have used in treating patients with scleroderma is superoxide dismutase (SOD), an antioxidant enzyme used in its injectable form. | | | Systemic scleroderma, which is also called systemic sclerosis, affects the smaller blood vessels and internal organs of the body. |
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http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/scleroderma.jsp
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| | Scleroderma: Online Reference For Health Concerns |
| | Scleroderma is not contagious, cancerous, or considered malignant in any way. | | | Linear scleroderma is characterized by a line of hardened skin affecting the underlying tissues (muscles, bones). | | | Early thickening and hardening of the skin, sometimes preceded by itching, are present in 95% of patients, although skin involvement may not be prominent. |
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http://www.lef.org/protocols/prtcl-127.shtml?source=DeathClock&key=DWHealth_Concern
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| | Scleroderma |
| | Scleroderma usually manifests itself first in the hands with the skin becoming hard and tight, but any organ of the body may be affected. | | | This article is about a side of scleroderma that receives too little attention—its psychological impact on the affected individual and his or her family. | | | This 12-minute video for newly diagnosed patients and their families presents scleroderma patients (and their spouses) positively reflecting on the challenges they have faced, and how they have learned to live with scleroderma. |
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http://vickiehonea.com/scleroderma.html
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| | Scleroderma |
| | One major approach to scleroderma is to use agents and other therapies to suppress the immune system and therefore reduce the activity of the harmful processes leading to scleroderma. | | | Many patients with systemic scleroderma experience a plateau in which the condition stabilizes, which is followed with a period of improvement and skin softening. | | | In systemic scleroderma (also called systemic sclerosis) the organs of the body, widespread areas of the skin, or both may be involved. |
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http://www.morehead.org/wellconnected/000088.htm
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| | Scleroderma |
| | Limited scleroderma occurs gradually and affects the skin and later may affect internal organs, such as esophagus, lungs or intestines. | | | Scleroderma is chronic, which means it can last a long time. | | | Generalized scleroderma may affect many parts of the body. |
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http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/DiseaseCenter/scleroderma.asp
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| | Scleroderma |
| | Depending on how greatly you're affected by scleroderma, you may benefit from physical therapy and occupational therapy. | | | In preliminary studies, light therapy (phototherapy) has also proved effective in treating the lesions that are associated with scleroderma, but more research is needed. | | | If you're experiencing the early signs and symptoms of scleroderma — numbness, pain or color changes in the skin of your extremities, gradual hardening and tightening of your skin, and stiffness or pain in your joints — see your doctor. |
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http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00362.html
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| | Handout on Health: Scleroderma |
| | For people with scleroderma, there may be other concerns about appearance or even the ability to dress, bathe, or handle the most basic daily tasks. | | | Severe ulcerations on the fingertips can be treated with bioengineered skin. | | | The Foundation’s goal is to find a cure for scleroderma by funding and facilitating the most promising, highest quality research and by placing the disease in the public eye. |
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http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/scleroderma/scleroderma.htm
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| | Pain Management: Scleroderma |
| | Localized scleroderma affects mainly the skin, while generalized scleroderma is a systemic disease that may affect many parts of the body. | | | Limited scleroderma: Occurs gradually, and affects the skin of the face, hands and feet with possible damage to the esophagus, lungs, or intestines as well. | | | Diffuse scleroderma: Occurs with a more rapid onset and involves thickening of the skin of the trunk (middle part of body), thighs and upper arms in addition to the hands and feet. |
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http://www.webmd.com/content/article/100/105632.htm
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| | Scleroderma |
| | Local scleroderma is a mild form affecting the skin and sometimes underlying muscle. | | | The second form, systemic scleroderma, is more dangerous because it can affect major organs not just skin. | | | If CREST occurs slowly and skin on the trunk is not affected, it’s a milder form of systemic scleroderma, called systemic local scleroderma. |
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http://www.allaboutarthritis.com/AllAboutArthritis/layoutTemplates/html/en/contentdisplay/document/condition/arthritis/clinicalArticle/scleroderma.htm
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| | SCLERODERMA ---SCLERADERMA |
| | Patients with scleroderma experience a stiffening and thickening of the skin, which makes it difficult to move certain parts of the body. | | | "Heretofore, scleroderma has never been treatable in any real form or fashion." Cynthia Dale, one of Trentham's patients, said she had no energy and was in great pain before she began taking minocyline. | | | Alford, MD and thought it may be of interest to others. |
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http://www.angelarose.com/Scleroderma/Sclera.htm
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| | sclero |
| | The Scleroderma Foundation is excited about this guide and believes that it would be a great addition to the family library and to providing the insight necessary to becoming an informed, effective partner in their child's care."-- | | | Nifedipine is another drug, which has been effective in providing at least transient relief from the Raynaud's phenomenon and may have a beneficial effect on pulmonary involvement in children with scleroderma. | | | Lehman's book provides a thorough explanation of disease process, therapeutics, diagnostics and coping strategies all in a very friendly easy to read manner. |
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http://www.goldscout.com/sclero.html
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| | Scleroderma |
| | Scleroderma: Touching Deep With Music, from Sound Feelings, is an audio cassette intended as adjunctive, supportive entrainment music to encourage emotional expression, which complements natural healing, treatments, therapies and cures for scleroderma, hard skin, systemic sclerosis, SSC and Raynaud’s Phenomenon. | | | Appropriate for scleroderma research and natural medicine programs. | | | If the emotional pain is reduced, it could be indirectly helpful for the physical condition. |
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http://www.soundfeelings.com/products/alternative_medicine/music_therapy/scleroderma.htm
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| | Scleroderma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | The Scleroderma Foundation is a leading organization dedicated to raising awareness of the disease and assisting those who are afflicted. | | | Morphea/linear scleroderma involves isolated patches of hardened skin - there generally is no internal organ involvement. | | | There is no cure for scleroderma, though there is treatment for some of the symptoms, including drugs that soften the skin and reduce inflammation. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scleroderma
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| | eMedicine - Scleroderma : Article by Sergio Jimenez, MD |
| | Proximal scleroderma is characterized by symmetric thickening, tightening, and induration of the skin of the fingers and the skin that is proximal to the metacarpophalangeal or metatarsophalangeal joints. | | | In 1836, Giovambattista Fantonetti applied the term scleroderma to a patient's condition. | | | Calcinosis may occur on the fingers and extremities, usually the extensor side of the forearms and the prepatellar areas; however, any area can be affected (see Image 4). |
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http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2076.htm
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| | Scleroderma |
| | Systemic Scleroderma affects not only skin and joints, but hardens internal organs, which can be fatal. | | | Localized Scleroderma appears in the hands or joints, making skin hard and shiny, and causing mobility to be more difficult. | | | Visit the Scleroderma Foundation website at www.scleroderma.org and learn more about scleroderma and the many ways you participate in Scleroderma Awareness month. |
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http://www.4woman.gov/editor/jun04/jun04.htm
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| | What is Scleroderma? Information about scleroderma and scleroderma symptoms. |
| | The systemic forms can affect any part of the body (skin, blood vessels, and internal organs.) The systemic forms are also referred to as "systemic sclerosis" plus other terms such as diffuse, limited, CREST, and overlap. | | | They affect only the skin (and sometimes the underlying tissues) but do not affect the internal organs, or reduce one's life expectancy in any way. | | | There may be slowly evolving skin changes or malfunction of an organ. |
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http://www.sclero.org/medical/about-sd/a-to-z.html
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| | Scleroderma: Autoimmune Disorders of Connective Tissue: Merck Manual Home Edition |
| | The course of scleroderma varies and is unpredictable, sometimes being fatal. | | | Physical therapy and exercise can help to maintain muscle strength but cannot totally prevent joints from freezing in permanent (usually flexed) positions (contractures). | | | Scleroderma (systemic sclerosis) is a chronic disorder characterized by degenerative changes and scarring in the skin, joints, and internal organs and by blood vessel abnormalities. |
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http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec05/ch068/ch068c.html
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| | Scleroderma Foundation - Home Page |
| | Program helping physicians and academics keep in touch with scleroderma research. | | | Join a "Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma" Walk | | | The Scleroderma Foundation Will Fund $1,025,000 in New Research Grants to Eight Researchers in 2006. |
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http://www.scleroderma.org
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| | Understanding Scleroderma -- Basic Information |
| | Although the disease usually affects the hands, face, and feet, impaired blood flow can eventually injure the body's digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems. | | | Doctors generally classify scleroderma as either localized or systemic, depending on the degree to which the skin is affected. | | | It's classified as both a connective-tissue disorder and a rheumatic condition. |
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http://www.webmd.com/content/article/65/72672
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| | Scleroderma / Family Village Library |
| | Through nationwide public awareness efforts and an innovative research approach that brings together the best of business, government, science and medicine, the Foundation has raised millions of dollars for critical disease research. | | | The mission of the Scleroderma Research Foundation is to find a cure for scleroderma, a life-threatening and degenerative illness, by funding and facilitating the most promising, highest quality research and by placing the disease and the need for a cure in the public eye. | | | The Scleroderma Foundation is the national organization for people with scleroderma and their families and friends. |
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http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_scle.htm
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| | DermAtlas: Online Dermatology Image Library dermatology image,scleroderma,lupus erythematosus, discoid,lupus ... |
| | Scleroderma is a chronic, progressive dermatosis characterized by boardlike hardening and immobility of the affected skin and visceral involvement, particularly the lungs, esophagus, kidneys and heart. | | | This middle aged woman had symptoms and clinical findings consistent with systemic lupus erythematosus and scleroderma overlap. | | | It may be accompanied by calcinosis, Raynaud's phenomenon, and telangiectasis (CREST syndrome). |
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http://dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/derm/result.cfm?Diagnosis=131
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