scleroderma

La sclérodermie est une maladie auto-immune rare une maladie où un système immunitaire déficient attaque son propre organisme provoquant des lésions. The disease may affect the skin alone localized scleroderma or be throughout the body affecting internal organs as well systemic sclerosis.

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OUR MISSION To enrich the quality of life of scleroderma patients.

. Respect and compassion for our colleagues and those we serve. Localized scleroderma can be further divided into morphea and linear forms. Scleroderma literally means hard skin.

Among them is collagen of the skin. The most characteristic feature of scleroderma is the build-up of tough scar-like fibrous tissue in the skin. WE VALUE Integrity in our governance process and transparency in our communications.

OUR VISION A world free of scleroderma. Skin color changes The patches of hardened skin can be lighter or darker than your natural skin color. Scleroderma sklair-oh-DUR-muh is a group of rare diseases that involve the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues.

It adds strength to organs and other parts of the body Connective tissue is made of many kinds of proteins. Scleroderma is an autoimmune rheumatic and chronic disease that affects the body by hardening connective tissue. The extreme dryness can cause the skin to breakdown and sores can form.

In patients with scleroderma the immune system triggers other cells to produce too much collagen a protein. Some people develop violet-colored skin which means that the scleroderma is active and expanding. Systemic sclerosis is also called scleroderma progressive systemic sclerosis or CREST syndrome.

Commitment to achieving our vision through inclusion and collaboration with others. Symptoms may include areas of thickened skin stiffness feeling tired and poor blood flow to the fingers or toes with cold exposure. While there is no cure for scleroderma a variety of treatments can ease symptoms and improve quality of life.

It happens when your immune system causes your body to make too much of the protein collagen. Scleroderma is a group of autoimmune diseases that may result in changes to the skin blood vessels muscles and internal organs. Scleroderma is a long-lasting disease that affects your skin connective tissue and internal organs.

Connective tissue is widespread. Scleroderma affects women more often than men and most commonly occurs between the ages of 30 and 50. Normalement le système immunitaire aide le corps à traiter une infection et une blessure.

Normally the immune system helps defend the body against disease and infection. Scleroderma is a chronic although rare autoimmune disease in which normal tissue is replaced with dense thick fibrous tissue. The disease can be either localized to the skin or involve other organs as well.

Scleroderma causes extremely dry skin and dry skin itches.

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