HOW IS SCLERODERMA IDENTIFIED - RARE DESEASES

How Scleroderma is Identified



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There are some signs that may help identify scleroderma, an autoimmune disease characterized by excessive production of collagen. Scleroderma usually affects the skin, but it can also occur in joints, blood vessels, or internal organs, causing specific symptoms of the affected region. The most common symptoms of scleroderma include: Sensitivity of the fingers and toes, as well as of the ears and nose, to cold; Constantly cold fingers and toes; Purple or white skin at the fingertips during the cold, known as Raynaud's Phenomenon; Frequent swelling of hands and feet and shiny-looking skin; Th