What are the effects of scleroderma on the skin?

The effects of scleroderma on the skin include swelling, loss of normal color that results in pale skin or color that is darker than usual, tingling, abnormal formation of external and inner scar and shiny appearance on the skin. This disorder can also cause skin hardening and tightening the skin. There are different types of disorders that are characterized by the specific effects it has on the skin and the severity of these effects. If the disorder is limited, only the skin of the hands is generally made. The suffering of the limited version of the failure could also experience Raynaud's phenomenon, during which fingers can suddenly vicious and lose their normal color. They may also be stiff at the same time if they are exposed to cold temperatures or if the individual is angry or disrupted. Effects of the skin scleroderma in the case of sclerosis or limited skin scleroderma include calcium deposits anywhere on the body. These features include calcinosis, Raynaud's syndrome and esophageal dysmotality, as well as Sclerodactyly and Telangiectasia. TY forms the abbreviation Crest and create the term "ridge syndrome".

If a person suffers from a diffuse form of disorder, the effects of scleroderma on the skin can be very unpleasant, which significantly affects normal activity and even represents a threat to life because the condition can proceed to any part of the body. The skin on the face can be tightened to a point where it prevents the suffering control of its facial expressions. Spider veins may appear on any part of the face, chest and even tongue, d in bony areas such as fingers and fingers and joints, bumps or lumps can form. Sores can break out on the tips of the fingers, joints and wrists and elbows and fingers can lock in a bent position due to the tissue of the scar in the skin around these areas.

The effects of scleroderma on the skin are the formation of a scar in the internal organs, and therefore a disorder may become a threatening life. Some of the organs that mayBeing affected, the lungs, kidneys, heart, intestines and esophagus. It is possible that the scars tissue is formed at the lower end of the esophagus or food tube, and usually leads to a major swallowing problems. The tissue of the scar can form on the intestinal lining disrupting the proper absorption of nutrients from food. The formation of scar tissue in the kidneys, lungs and hearts can easily cause damage to these organs and lead to kidney or heart failure, constant dyspnoea and possible death. The WHO people suspect that they could have the effects of scleroderma on the skin, it is recommended to see a doctor immediately.

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