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Is Scleroderma Genetic?
- Scleroderma - Resources
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- Introduction
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- Symptoms and Complications
- Causes
- Diagnosis
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Scleroderma: Symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Scleroderma is not common. It afflicts about 300,000 Americans, but only about 49,000 have the systemic form of the disease. The cause of scleroderma... Read more »
Scleroderma: Highlights
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
OverviewScleroderma is a rare disease marked by the following:Damage to the cells lining the walls of small arteriesAn abnormal buildup of tough... Read more »
Scleroderma: Prognosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
There are no specific tests for scleroderma. The doctor may suspect scleroderma after taking a history of the symptoms and performing a physical... Read more »
Scleroderma: Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesMost likely this disease is caused by a number of inherited (genetic) abnormalities, which are triggered by environmental factors.Inflammatory... Read more »
Introduction to Scleroderma
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Scleroderma
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