Scleroderma
Also called: crest syndrome
Chronic hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues.
- Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging always required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
Scleroderma is a group of rare diseases that more often affects women. It commonly occurs between the ages of 30 and 50.
Rare: Fewer than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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