Arthritis and scleroderma are autoimmune diseases with overlapping symptoms, including joint pain and swelling. Scleroderma is more life-threatening due to excess collagen production, which causes hardened skin and internal organ damage. Medications and exercise can help manage symptoms, but there is no cure. Some patients with scleroderma may develop rheumatoid arthritis. Early intervention can improve […]
Scleroderma can cause skin swelling, abnormal scar tissue formation, skin hardening, and tightening. Limited, widespread, and Raynaud’s phenomenon are used to indicate the effects on the skin. The limited form is known as CREST syndrome, while the diffuse form can be life-threatening due to scar tissue formation in internal organs. The effects of scleroderma on […]
Scleroderma and rheumatoid arthritis are both autoimmune diseases that attack connective tissues, causing pain, swelling, and immune responses. Scleroderma involves hardening of the skin and inflammation inside and outside the body, while rheumatoid arthritis involves inflammation and pain in joints and connective tissues. Both diseases are difficult to cure, but can be treated with medication […]
Lupus and scleroderma are autoimmune diseases that affect connective tissues, but they have distinct differences in appearance, symptoms, and treatments. Lupus is primarily an inflammatory disease with a butterfly rash, while scleroderma is a fibrous disease with thickened and hardened skin. Both diseases affect multiple organs and occur more often in women. There is no […]
