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Scleroderma Mouse Model
National Institute of Arthritis — Scleroderma is a generalized disease of fibroblasts, says study author Benoit de Crombrugghe, M.D., professor and chairman of the Department of Molecular Genetics at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Fibroblasts make connective ...More…
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What You Need to Know About Scleroderma
Clevand Clinic — Scleroderma is a chronic, although rare, autoimmune disease in which normal tissue is replaced with dense, thick fibrous tissue. Normally, the immune system helps defend the body against disease and infection. In patients with scleroderma, the ...More…
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"Scleroderma, Systemic"
Clinical Trials — Efficacy and Safety Study of GB-0998 for Treatment of Systemic Sclerosis Drug: High-dose intravenous immunoglobulin (Venoglobulin-IH) Effectiveness of UVA1-Irradiation in the Treatment of Early Skin Fibrosis in Patients Suffering From Systemic ...More…
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"Scleroderma, Localized"
Clinical Trials — Genesis of Scleroderma: Role of Environmental Factors in 100 Patients With Scleroderma and 300 Controls Comparison of Therapeutic Regimens for Scleroderma Interstitial Lung Disease (The Scleroderma Lung II Study) Drug: Mycophenolate mofetil; ...More…
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Scleroderma
Mayo Clinic — Scleroderma - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of this disease that involves skin thickening. Scleroderma (sklere-o-DUR-muh) is a group of rare, progressive diseases that involve the hardening and tightening of the skin and ...More…
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Fast Facts about Scleroderma
National Institute of Arthritis — Scleroderma is a group of diseases that affect connective tissue in the body. This tissue supports your skin and internal organs. Scleroderma involves tissue that gets hard or thick. It can also cause swelling or pain in the muscles and ...More…
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Handout on Health: Scleroderma
National Institute of Arthritis — This booklet is for people who have scleroderma, as well as for their family members, friends, and others who want to find out more about the disease. This booklet describes the different forms of scleroderma and provides information on their ...More…
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Treatment of Juvenile Scleroderma
Our current approach to the medical management of juvenile scleroderma is based on anecdotal reports and personal experience and not on solid scientific evidence.. This is because of several reasons. We do not have a good understanding of the ...More…
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Laboratory Tests in Juvenile Scleroderma
In general, laboratory tests do not make any diagnosis. This is particularly true for scleroderma. This statement may come as a shock to many of you. But it is true. Laboratory test cannot differentiate a sick person from a normal person. A ...More…
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Scleroderma Foundation - Home Page
The Scleroderma Foundation is a national nonprofit health organization dedicated to a three-fold mission of Support, Education, and Research to help fight this challenging autoimmune disease. New NIH Program to Develop Therapeutics for Rare and ...More…
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Juvenile Scleroderma Network
The JSDN is a volunteer staff made up of volunteer parents, health professionals, and people interested in Juvenile Scleroderma. Founded in 1999, the JSDN is the only national voluntary organization that works exclusively for children affected by ...More…
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Scleroderma
Mayo Clinic — Scleroderma - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of this disease that involves skin thickening. Scleroderma (sklere-o-DUR-muh) is a group of rare, progressive diseases that involve the hardening and tightening of the skin and ...More…