Scleroderma is an intricate autoimmune disease wherein one notices the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues. Here, the immune system causes inflammation and injury to the cells ...

A WOMAN who is bravely battling a condition which causes her skin to harden and even affects the internal organs, has spoken out about her struggle. Sian Morgan, who lives in Swansea, and works as a ...

Causes / Risk Factors The exact causes of scleroderma are not clear but it has been understood that the disease is brought about by inherent genetic factors that are set off by environmental triggers.

Using a novel model for scleroderma, researchers from Duke University Medical Center have discovered two important insights into this devastating disorder -- the anti-cancer drug paclitaxel (Taxol) ...

Cells found in the lymphoid organs are activated and infiltrate the skin causing fibrosis and inflammation. These cells could be the target for treatment. Plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs) was found ...

SCLERODERMA is a condition that results in hard, thickened areas of skin. Although it is relatively uncommon, it can sometimes cause problems with internal organs and blood vessels in the most severe ...

Scientists say they have made a major breakthrough in the understanding of a mysterious skin disease. They hope their work, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, will lead to ...

Georgina has diffuse systemic scleroderma, a rare condition that causes the hardening and tightening of skin alongside affecting the internal organs (Picture: Georgina Pantano) Since Georgina Pantano, ...