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Scleroderma, systemic

Scleroderma, systemic: Introduction

Scleroderma, systemic: A rare autoimmune connective tissue disease where the body attacks parts of the body and causes scarring and thickness of the tissue. In the systemic form, the skin and organs are involved. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Scleroderma, systemic is available below.

Symptoms of Scleroderma, systemic

• Shortness of breath
• Hardened skin
• Tight skin
• Finger ulcers
• Lung damage
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Scleroderma, systemic?

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Scleroderma, systemic: Complications

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• Death
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Causes of Scleroderma, systemic

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Misdiagnosis and Scleroderma, systemic

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Scleroderma, systemic: Research Doctors & Specialists

Research related physicians and medical specialists:

• Skin Health Specialists (Dermatology):
  • Dermatology (Skin Health Specialists)
  • Dermatopathology
  • Pediatric Dermatology (Child Skin Health)
  • Dermatological Immunology / Diagnostic Laboratory (Skin Allergies)
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Scleroderma, systemic

Medical research articles related to Scleroderma, systemic include:

• CREST Syndrome (Overview)
• Pulmonary Hypertension, Primary (Overview)
• Systemic Sclerosis (Overview)
• Sjogren Syndrome (Overview)
• Localized Fibrosing Disorders: Linear Scleroderma, Morphea, Regional Fibrosis (Treatment)
• more research...»

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Clinical Trials for Scleroderma, systemic

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Scleroderma, systemic include:

• Scleroderma Lung Study - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - cyclophosphamide,azathioprine
• Efficacy and Safety Study of GB-0998 for Treatment of Systemic Sclerosis - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - High-dose intravenous immunoglobulin (Venoglobulin-IH)
• Pulmonary Involvement in Scleroderma: A Clinical Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Mycophenolate Mofetil in Scleroderma Patients With Lung Involvement - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - mycophenolate mofetil
• Study of Silicone-Associated Connective Tissue Diseases - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Safety and Value of Self Bone Marrow Transplants Following Chemotherapy in Scleroderma Patients - This study has been suspended (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Fludarabine,Cyclophosphamide,Thymoglobulin
• more trials...»

See full list of 37 Clinical Trials for Scleroderma, systemic

Scleroderma, systemic: Broader Related Topics

• Skin conditions
• Connective tissue conditions
• Immune system conditions
• more types...»

Types of Scleroderma, systemic

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