Scleroderma

Definition of Scleroderma:

An autoimmune disease of the connective tissue, characterized by the formation of scar tissue (fibrosis) in the skin and organs of the body.  This leads to thickness and firmness of involved areas.

Also: Systemic Sclerosis

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“...Several collagen vascular diseases, including lupus, scleroderma, and rheumatoid arthritis, are more common in women than men...”

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“...Possible causes of gastroparesis include diabetes, stomach surgery, viral infections, scleroderma and neurological disorders, including Parkinson's disease and spinal-cord disorders...”
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Gotu Kola

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“...& 3rd degree-topical & systemic usage); ulcers; leprous sores; cellulite; poor wound healing (topical); keloids; to Improve integrity of collagen matrix; help treat & reduce scarring after surgery; scleroderma; stimulates hair & nail growth; increases vascularization of connective tissue; increases mucin formation & structural components of connective tissue; increases tensile integrity of...”

Iritis

...the condition
“...These are called connective tissue diseases and include: rheumatoid arthritis, sarcoidosis, lupus, scleroderma, Behcet's disease, ankylosing spondylitis, Reiter's disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and B-27 disease...”

Polymyositis

...the condition
“...Occasionally it is associated with cancer, or with other diseases of the connective tissues (for example, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma or rheumatoid arthritis)...”
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Scleroderma

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Scleroderma is a rare, chronic autoimmune disease that causes skin to thicken and tighten...”
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...the condition
“...Scleroderma causes the body to accumulate too much collagen, a protein commonly found in the skin...”

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