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Bookmark or Share- Esclerodermia | Temas de salud | NIAMSStudies continue to find the genes that predispose a person to getting scleroderma. Those genes may be targets for future therapies. Researchers are also trying to find genes (and other indicators) that could tell doctors who will develop what type of scleroderma. This could someday help doctors identify who might benefit from specific therapies.
- Scleroderma: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to TakeTreatment of Scleroderma. Your treatment depends on the type of scleroderma you have, your symptoms, and which tissues and organs are affected. Treatment can help control the symptoms and limit damage. Your doctor may recommend medications, including: Anti-inflammatory medications to manage pain and reduce swelling.
- Scleroderma Genomics and Health Disparities Unit | NIAMSScleroderma (systemic sclerosis) is a chronic, multi-system, autoimmune disease characterized by progressive fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. There is a health disparity in African Americans, who have an increased prevalence of scleroderma compared to European Americans.
- Esclerodermia | Temas de salud | NIAMSLa esclerodermia es una enfermedad que causa parches de piel dura y gruesa, pero también puede dañar los vasos sanguíneos y otros órganos. Conozca los factores de riesgos y las causas de esta enfermedad de la piel.
- Scleroderma Basics: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to TakeLiving with scleroderma. Living with the disease may be hard. To help, try to take an active part in treating your scleroderma. The following tips and suggestions may help. Keep warm. Dress in layers, wear gloves and socks, and avoid cold rooms and weather when possible. Try to avoid cold or wet environments that may trigger symptoms. If you ...
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