What is SCLERODERMA?

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Defining Scleroderma

Systemic sclerosis, a condition also known as scleroderma, affects the skin, blood vessels, and major organs.

Types of Scleroderma

There are 2 main types of scleroderma:

Localized Scleroderma
mainly affects:
Skin
Systemic sclerosis and localized scleroderma effects

Systemic Sclerosis
affects:
Major organs:
gastrointestinal tract,
heart, lungs, kidneys
Blood vessels
Major organs
More Than a Skin Condition

More Than a Skin Condition

Scleroderma is not just a skin condition. 
It can also cause serious lung problems 
such as pulmonary arterial hypertension
or PAH for short

PAH is one of the most common lung 
conditions for people with scleroderma

A Connective Tissue Disease

Scleroderma is one of several connective tissue diseases. It can impact your:

Skin
Skin
Internal organs
Internal organs
Connective Tissue:
Cartilage
Cartilage
Bones
Bones
Tendons
Tendons
Ligaments
Ligaments
Examples of other connective tissue diseases include:
Rheumatoid
arthritis
Mixed connective
tissue disease
Lupus
(Also called systemic
lupus erythematosus)

What Is PAH?

Scleroderma can cause serious lung problems like PAH.

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Get Screened for PAH

Screening tests can find signs of PAH that you may not be able to feel.

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