The scleroderma skin pinch test checks the thickness and elasticity of your skin. It can help doctors diagnose and monitor scleroderma, an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation and ...

Scleroderma is classified as a rare, autoimmune, collagen-vascular disease of unknown etiology that can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Its onset can be insidious or rapid; the symptoms range ...

The actor, who died Sunday at age 65, was an "irreplaceable" part of the Scleroderma Research Foundation, says chairman Luke Evnin Julie Mazziotta is the Senior Sports Editor at PEOPLE ...

Scleroderma is an autoimmune condition that primarily causes thickening of your skin. For some people, bladder or urinary problems may also develop. Some treatments for scleroderma may also cause ...

Scleroderma, or systemic sclerosis refers to a disorder in which the skin and connective tissues of the body start to thicken and harden because of the overproduction of a protein called collagen.

Overall, treatment of the scleroderma patient is focused on the rapid reduction of inflammation to prevent further production of fibrosis as well as treatment of the complications of Raynaud's ...