Scleroderma Focal

Focal scleroderma is a chronic skin disease characterized by hardening and thickening of the skin in the form of plaques. Focal scleroderma can be caused by a variety of factors, including heredity, environmental exposures, and certain medications.

Symptoms of focal scleroderma may include:

– Hardening and thickening of the skin in certain areas of the body
– Dry and flaky skin
– Change in skin color, from pink to purple
– Itching and soreness of the skin
– Limitation of joint mobility
– Dysfunction of internal organs

Treatment for focal scleroderma depends on the severity of the disease and may include medications, physical therapy, surgery, and lifestyle changes. It is important to see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment of focal scleroderma to prevent further development of the disease and maintain the patient's quality of life.

Scleroderma reaction (limited cutaneous sclerosis disease.)

It is characterized by specific progressive damage to the skin and connective tissue framework. Variably affects blood vessels, bones, ligaments, joints, internal organs and other tissues. Periods of illness spontaneously regress (pass),