Scleroderma - Is It Just Tight Skin?

19/10/01


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Scleroderma - Is It Just Tight Skin?

Common Problems in Scleroderma

Remember!

Skin Problems

Tight/thick skin

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Itching

Drug Treatment

Practical ideas for management of dry/tight skin

Treatments for itching

Pigmentation

Treatment

Telangiectasia

Telangiectasia

Treatment

Calcinosis

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Treatment

Raynaud's Phenomenon

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Practical measures

Drug Therapy

Chilblains

Treatment

Ulcers

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Treatment

Infected ulcers

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Digital Sympathectomy

Joint problems

Aching/stiff joints

Joint contractures

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Contractures

Treatment

Arthritis

Fatigue

Mouth Problems (External)

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Mouth Problems (Internal)

Eye Problems

The Gut In Scleroderma

GI Problems

Reflux (Heartburn)

Dysphagia

Treatment

Stomach Problems

Small intestine

Large intestine

Rectum and Anus

Other possible problems

Too trivial to mention?

A total patient approach

Our aims

What can I do to help myself?

What else can I do?

Remember!

Author: Helen Wilson

Email: kim@sclerodermasociety.co.uk