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Health Encyclopedia: Scleroderma Prognosis

Prognosis

At this time there is no cure for scleroderma and no treatment to change its course, but outlook varies widely. Many patients, even many with systemic scleroderma, can expect a normal lifespan.

General Outlook of Localized Scleroderma. Localized scleroderma nearly always carries a good prognosis and a normal life span. Even localized scleroderma, however, can cause some severe effects in children, including impaired growth, limb imbalance, and problems in flexing and bending muscles.

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Scleroderma: Treatment for Lung Complications

for Lung ComplicationsPulmonary FibrosisCyclophosphamide. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), an immunosuppressive agent, may be effective for preventing lung deterioration and is the important... Read more »

Scleroderma: Diagnosis

There are no specific tests for scleroderma. The doctor may suspect scleroderma after taking a history of the symptoms and performing a physical examination. As part of this examination, the... Read more »

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