- Resources
Treatment Of Scleroderma
Prevention
There is no way to prevent scleroderma.
Treatment
There is currently no treatment for scleroderma that is always effective. Doctors may treat scleroderma with one or more of the following medications:
-
D-penicillamine (Cuprimine) decreases the activity of the immune system and is thought to interfere with collagen production. Studies show that D-penicillamine may reduce skin thickening and prevent organ damage in some patients, but its overall success rate is...
More information on "Treatment Of Scleroderma"
From Our Experts
Scleroderma, Not Just the "Hard Skin" Disease
To kick off Scleroderma Awareness Month, twenty-four athletes will swim, bike and run to spread awareness about scleroderma and pulmonary... Read more »
Scleroderma, Now and in the Future: An Interview with My Mom
Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune rheumatic disease in which the body attacks its own connective tissue. We’ve explored scleroderma... Read more »
From Our Sources
Scleroderma
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Scleroderma is a chronic, degenerative, autoimmune disorder that leads to the over-production of collagen in the body's connective tissue. The word... Read more »
Scleroderma: Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Scleroderma treatments vary depending on several variables:Is it local or systemic, and if systemic, is it limited or diffuse?If the disease is... Read more »
Scleroderma: Treatment for Other Complications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
www.scleroderma.org -- Scleroderma Foundationwww.srfcure.org -- Scleroderma Research Foundationwww.arthritis.org -- The Arthritis... Read more »
Scleroderma: Other Treatments
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Other TreatmentsAutologous Stem-Cell Transplantation. Researchers are investigating a possible benefit of transplanting the patient's own stem cells... Read more »
Treatment Options for Scleroderma
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Scleroderma
Goals of Treatment for SclerodermaCurrently, there is no known cure for localized scleroderma and systemic scleroderma. Early diagnosis is important... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
