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	Scleroderma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Scleroderma is a rare, chronic disease characterized by excessive deposits of collagen.
		Diffuse scleroderma is the most severe form - it has a rapid onset, involves more widespread skin hardening, will generally cause much internal organ damage (specifically the lungs and gastrointestinal tract), and is generally more life threatening.
		The Scleroderma Foundation is a leading organization dedicated to raising awareness of the disease and assisting those who are afflicted.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Scleroderma (712 words)

	Scleroderma
		Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disease that was first described in the 18th century.
		Most people with scleroderma have cold-induced spasms of small blood vessels in their hands or feet, known as Raynaud’s phenomenon, which caused the fingers or toes to turn white or blue and may be painful.
		However, in a small minority of cases, scleroderma or scleroderma-like illnesses are associated with exposure to certain toxins or as a complication of bone marrow transplants.
	www.rheumatology.org /public/factsheets/scler.asp?aud=pat (522 words)

	Scleroderma — Complete medical information regarding this autoimmune disease and its various classifications on ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease of the connective tissue.
		Scleroderma is characterized by the formation of scar tissue (fibrosis) in the skin and organs of the body.
		Linear scleroderma is scleroderma that is localized usually to a lower extremity, frequently presenting as a strip of hardening skin down the leg of a child.
	www.medicinenet.com /scleroderma/article.htm (964 words)

	Scleroderma Foundation - Medical Overview of Scleroderma. What is it?
		Scleroderma is not contagious, it is not infectious, it is not cancerous or malignant.
		Scleroderma can develop and is found in every age group from infants to the elderly, but its onset is most frequent between the ages of 25 to 55.
		Although scleroderma is not directly inherited, some scientists feel there is a slight predisposition to it in families with a history of rheumatic diseases.
	www.scleroderma.org /medical/overview.shtm (347 words)

	Scleroderma - Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
		Scleroderma is a chronic, degenerative, autoimmune disorder that leads to the over-production of collagen in the body's connective tissue.
		Scleroderma in the gastrointestinal tract hampers the action of the smooth muscle that lines the esophagus, small intestine, and colon; resulting in swallowing difficulties, malabsorption of digested food into the circulation, severe constipation and/or possible intestinal obstruction.
		Scleroderma in the heart and pericardium (fibrous sac that lines the heart) restricts the normal pulsation and pumping of the blood by encasing the heart in a shell of sclerosed tissue.
	www.healthscout.com /ency/68/311/main.html (1072 words)

	Scleroderma: Online Reference For Health Concerns
		The cause of scleroderma is unknown, although it is known that the disease process in scleroderma involves an overproduction of collagen.
		Scleroderma involves repeated constriction of small blood vessels that causes characteristic symptoms in certain areas of the body (see the Raynaud's Syndrome protocol for information on Raynaud's phenomenon, which is present in most people with scleroderma).
		Although both scleroderma and rheumatoid arthritis are autoimmune diseases and may overlap, joint pain in scleroderma, unlike that in rheumatoid arthritis, is thought to result primarily from contraction of the skin, which restricts motion.
	www.lef.org /protocols/prtcl-127.shtml?source=DeathClock&key=DWHealth_Concern (2113 words)

	SCLERODERMA FAQ
		Scleroderma (means "hard skin") is a rare connective tissue disorder characterized by abnormal thickening of the skin.
		Linear Scleroderma generally appears in young children and is characterized by the failure of one limb (i.e., arm or leg) to grow as rapidly as its counterpart.
		Scleroderma patients should be under the care of a rheumatologist and may need the attention of other specialists to deal with specific symptoms.
	www.synnovation.com /sclerodermafaq.html (5460 words)

	Handout on Health: Scleroderma (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		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.
		Though it is often referred to as if it were a single disease, scleroderma is really a symptom of a group of diseases that involve the abnormal growth of connective tissue, which supports the skin and internal organs.
		Systemic scleroderma, or systemic sclerosis, is the term for the disease that not only includes the skin, but also involves the tissues beneath to the blood vessels and major organs.
	www.niams.nih.gov /hi/topics/scleroderma/scleroderma.htm (7636 words)

	Scleroderma Lupus Information - Scleroderma (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Scleroderma is one of a group of chronic autoimmune diseases including systemic lupus erythematosis and Sjögren's syndrome.
		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.
		In linear scleroderma, sclerotic lesions appear as linear streaks or bands, usually on the upper or lower extremities and less commonly on the trunk or forehead.
	www.haps.nsw.gov.au /patrsrcs/patsclero/scleroderma.htm (1436 words)

	Scleroderma
		Scleroderma is a chronic, often progressive autoimmune connective tissue disorder in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues.
		In systemic scleroderma, the small blood vessels in the fingers tend to narrow, and sometimes the blood channel is completely closed off.
		In scleroderma, this scar tissue is produced for no apparent reason, and builds up in the skin and the other organs.
	www.uth.tmc.edu /schools/med/imed/med_gen/sclero.htm (833 words)

	Scleroderma Awareness (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Scleroderma is a rare, chronic autoimmune disease which afflicts an estimated 150,000 to 500,000 Americans, primarily females who are 30 to 50 years old at onset.
		Proper diagnosis of Scleroderma is often long and difficult, since it is a rare disease which few doctors are well-versed in, and in the early stages it may resemble many other connective tissue diseases, such as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Polymyositis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis, just to name a few.
		Scleroderma is not classified as contagious(1), which means that you can't get Scleroderma by shaking hands, hugging, kissing, sexual contact, contact with blood or bodily fluids, sharing eating utensils, or by airborne contact from coughing or sneezing.
	www.sclerodermaawareness.org (356 words)

	Scleroderma
		Scleroderma is a group of connective tissue diseases, which are considered chronic and can range in severity from mild to life threatening.
		Scleroderma’s not contagious and while there may be a genetic link, it’s not an inherited disease either.
		Scleroderma has two basic forms and symptoms will vary depending upon which is present.
	www.allaboutarthritis.com /AllAboutArthritis/layoutTemplates/html/en/contentdisplay/document/condition/arthritis/clinicalArticle/scleroderma.htm (594 words)

	Scleroderma - MayoClinic.com
		Scleroderma (sklere-o-DER-muh) is a rare, progressive disease that leads to hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues — the fibers that provide the framework and support for your body.
		Scleroderma is one of a group of arthritic conditions called connective tissue disorders.
		Scleroderma can run in families, but in most cases it occurs without any known family tendency for the disease.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/scleroderma/DS00362 (267 words)

	Scleroderma
		Scleroderma is a disease of the vascular and immune system, as well as a disorder of the connective tissue.
		Scleroderma usually manifests itself first in the hands with the skin becoming hard and tight, but any organ of the body may be affected.
		Scleroderma has no respect to age, sex, or ethnic background, but women are afflicted at four to one ratio over men.
	vickiehonea.com /scleroderma.html (7211 words)

	Pain Management: Scleroderma
		Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can cause tightening and thickening of the skin, thickening of blood vessels, and damage to internal organs.
		Localized scleroderma affects mainly the skin, while generalized scleroderma is a systemic disease that may affect many parts of the body.
		The cause of scleroderma is not known, but it is one of a group of systemic autoimmune diseases in which the body's own immune system appears to contribute to inflammation of skin and other organs.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/100/105632.htm (662 words)

	Scleroderma
		Scleroderma is a progressive disease that affects the skin and connective tissue (including cartilage, bone, fat, and the tissue that supports the nerves and blood vessels throughout the body).
		Scleroderma is an autoimmune disorder, which means that the body's immune system turns against itself.
		Limited scleroderma is characterized by limited involvement of the patient's skin and a cluster of five symptoms called the CREST syndrome.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/scleroderma.jsp (2360 words)

	sclero (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Scleroderma in childhood may occur as localized morphea, linear scleroderma, progressive systemic sclerosis or the CREST syndrome.
		Children with severe scleroderma should be under the care of an experienced specialist and may require all of these drugs over time or even a combination of agents.
		The best hope for these children is to be aggressively treated once their scleroderma has been recognized in the hope of preventing or slowing the progress of internal organ involvement.
	www.goldscout.com /sclero.html (1733 words)

	Introduction: Scleroderma - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Researching symptoms of Scleroderma: Further information about the symptoms of Scleroderma is available including a list of symptoms of Scleroderma, other diseases that might have similar symptoms in differential diagnosis of Scleroderma, or alternatively return to research other symptoms in the symptom center.
		Treatments for Scleroderma: Various information is available about treatments available for Scleroderma, current research about Scleroderma treatments, or research treatments for other diseases.
		Statistics and Scleroderma: Various sources and calculations are available in statistics about Scleroderma, prevalence and incidence statistics for Scleroderma, and you can also research other medical statistics in our statistics center.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /s/scleroderma/intro.htm (381 words)

	Scleroderma: Autoimmune Disorders of Connective Tissue: Merck Manual Home Edition
		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.
		The usual initial symptom of scleroderma is swelling, then thickening and tightening of the skin at the ends of the fingers.
		Scleroderma can cause scar tissue to accumulate in the lungs, resulting in abnormal shortness of breath during exercise.
	www.merck.com /mmhe/sec05/ch068/ch068c.html (981 words)

	Understanding Scleroderma -- Basic Information
		In scleroderma, the skin gradually tightens and thickens or hardens.
		Doctors generally classify scleroderma as either localized or systemic, depending on the degree to which the skin is affected.
		Although scleroderma can be serious, most people live a normal life span with varying degrees of discomfort and/or disability.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/65/72672 (317 words)

	Scleroderma (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Some doctors may describe one variation of systemic scleroderma as sine scleroderma, which can be similar to either limited or diffuse scleroderma, the difference being that this form doesn't affect your skin.
		Scleroderma has no known cure — there is no treatment to stop the overproduction of collagen.
		Some people with scleroderma are discouraged or embarrassed by lesions and marks on the skin, including telangiectasia — the tiny dilated blood vessels that often appear on the face.
	www.cnn.com /HEALTH/library/DS/00362.html (2334 words)

	Scleroderma
		Scleroderma (sclaire-row-DER-ma) is a disease that can cause thickening, hardening, or tightening of the skin, blood vessels and internal organs.
		Scleroderma is chronic, which means it can last a long time.
		Limited scleroderma occurs gradually and affects the skin and later may affect internal organs, such as esophagus, lungs or intestines.
	www.arthritis.org /conditions/DiseaseCenter/scleroderma.asp (356 words)

	Scleroderma (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Scleroderma in the lung causes scarring (pulmonary fibrosis).
		Scleroderma has an extremely variable progression, making it is one of the most difficult rheumatic diseases to treat.
		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.
	www.morehead.org /wellconnected/000088.htm (10423 words)

	What is Scleroderma? Information about scleroderma and scleroderma symptoms.
		Articles by highly esteemed scleroderma experts are combined with true stories from patients and caregivers explaining their illness and sharing their ideas for coping with all types of scleroderma symptoms.
		Scleroderma is not classified as contagious (1), which means that you cannot get scleroderma by shaking hands, hugging, kissing, sexual contact, contact with blood or bodily fluids, sharing eating utensils, or by airborne contact from coughing or sneezing.
		Paul Klee and Scleroderma, the abstract painter (1879-1940) is perhaps the most famous person to have scleroderma.
	www.sclero.org /medical/about-sd/a-to-z.html (973 words)

	Scleroderma Foundation - Home Page
		The Scleroderma Foundation Teams Up with Kenny Wallace and ppc Racing for the 2006 Nascar Busch Series Campaign; Foundation Serves as an Associate Sponsor.
		Scleroderma Foundation Spokesperson and 2006 Olympian Jean (Racine) Prahm Records a Music Video.
		Tom Curran Joins the Scleroderma Foundation New England Chapter as Its New Executive Director.
	www.scleroderma.org (136 words)

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