Title: The Different Types of Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis)
Headings: The Different Types of Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis)
The Different Types of Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis)
Localized Scleroderma
Systemic Sclerosis
CREST Syndrome
Limited Scleroderma
Diffuse Scleroderma
Systemic Sclerosis Sine Scleroderma
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Content: CREST Syndrome
Systemic sclerosis often involves a group of symptoms known as CREST syndrome. Features of CREST syndrome: Calcinosis: Formation of calcium deposits in the connective tissue
Raynaud's phenomenon: The blood vessels of the hands or feet contract in response to triggers, like cold or anxiety
Esophageal dysfunction: Impaired function of esophageal smooth muscles
Sclerodactyly: Thick and tight skin on your fingers due to deposits of excess collagen within skin layers
Telangiectasias: Small red spots on the hands and face caused by swelling of tiny blood vessels
A late complication of CREST can be elevated pulmonary artery pressure. Monitoring for this condition is recommended, typically by pulmonary function testing and/or echocardiogram. Limited Scleroderma
Systemic sclerosis is divided into two categories, limited and diffuse.