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You searched for: Creator Dr. P.N. Girish, MBBS, MD, DDV, DNB AJ Institute of Medical Science Remove constraint Creator: Dr. P.N. Girish, MBBS, MD, DDV, DNB AJ Institute of Medical Science Keyword Scleroderma, Systemic Remove constraint Keyword: Scleroderma, Systemic Subject Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases Remove constraint Subject: Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

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  1. Scleroderma

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    Description: Scleroderma - pseudo claw hand Scleroderma is a progressive disease that affects the skin and connective tissue (including cartilage, bone, fat, and the tissue that supports the nerves and blood vessels throughout the body). There are two major forms of the disorder. The type known as localized scleroderma mainly affects the skin. Systemic scleroderma, which is also called systemic sclerosis, affects the smaller blood vessels and internal organs of the body.
    Keywords: Scleroderma, Systemic, connective tissue, skin disease, Sclerosis