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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