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   What does scleroderma feel like?

   • This trait is what gives scleroderma its name. Some people develop 1 or 2 patches of hard, thick skin. Others have widespread patches on their body. The hard, thick skin can feel anchored in place. If you have morphea (more-fee-uh), the most common type of scleroderma, the patches may not feel too hard. In time, the hardened skin may soften.

   Scleroderma: Signs and symptoms

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   What is the prognosis of scleroderma?

   • Many scleroderma patients, even those with more invasive systemic scleroderma, can expect to have a normal life expectancy. But to remain as healthy as possible, you need to be open with the doctor about how you feel.

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   How serious is scleroderma?

   • The symptoms of scleroderma vary greatly for each person, and the effects of scleroderma can range from very mild to life threatening. The seriousness will depend on the parts of the body, which are affected, and the extent to which they are affected.

   What is Scleroderma? - National Scleroderma Foundation

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   Jan 27, 2022 · Types. Morphea. Symptoms. Scleroderma's signs and symptoms vary from person to person, depending on which parts of the body are affected. Skin-related signs and symptoms. Nearly everyone who has scleroderma experiences a hardening and tightening of the skin. The first parts of the body to be affected are usually the fingers, hands, feet and face.

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   Feb 8, 2023 · Symptoms. Pictures. Diagnosis. Complications. Treatment. Outlook. FAQs. Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) causes the body to destroy healthy tissue. It can change the appearance and texture of...

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   Symptoms of Scleroderma. The symptoms of scleroderma vary from person to person depending on the type of scleroderma you have. Localized scleroderma typically causes patches of thick, hard skin in one of two patterns. Morphea causes patches of skin to thicken into firm, oval-shaped areas.

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   Symptoms of scleroderma may include: Thickening and swelling of the fingers. Pale fingers that may become numb and tingle when exposed to cold or stress, known as Raynaud's phenomenon. Joint pain. Taut, shiny, darker skin on large areas, which can cause problems with movement.

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   Sep 29, 2023 · What are scleroderma symptoms? Some people with early scleroderma don’t have any symptoms. The most common scleroderma symptom is having patches or streaks of thickened, waxy skin. Other common symptoms include: Joint pain. Stiffness (especially when waking up in the morning). Fatigue (feeling extremely tired all the time). Unexplained weight ...

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   When scleroderma affects internal organs. Some types of scleroderma affect the skin and internal organs like the lungs and kidneys. The following symptoms can be a warning sign that scleroderma is affecting an internal organ: Digestive system. Problems swallowing. Heartburn. Diarrhea. Constipation. Bloated feeling after eating. Weight loss ...

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   Symptoms of scleroderma may be visible, as is the case when the skin is affected, or the symptoms may be invisible, as when internal organ systems are affected. If you have been diagnosed with a localized form of scleroderma, such as linear scleroderma or morphea, click here for more information. Vascular.