Title: Sclerodactyly: What it is, causes, and treatment
Headings: What to know about sclerodactyly
What to know about sclerodactyly
Signs and symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Associated conditions
Localized scleroderma
Morphea
Linear scleroderma
Systemic scleroderma
Diffuse scleroderma
Limited scleroderma
Treatment options
Physical therapy and occupational therapy
Ultraviolet (UV) light
Surgery
Outlook

Content: Limited scleroderma is also known as CREST syndrome, which represents the first letters of a range of symptoms associated with limited scleroderma. CREST stands for: calcinosis
Raynaud’s disease
esophageal dysfunction
sclerodactyly
telangiectasia
Several of the above symptoms, such as calcinosis and telangiectasias, can also affect some people with diffuse scleroderma. Treatment options
There is no cure for sclerodactyly. Treatment aims at reducing symptoms and improving quality of life for those with the condition. Treatment is most effective when it is started in the early stages of sclerodactyly, highlighting the importance of early action. Available treatment options include: Physical therapy and occupational therapy
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Physical therapy may be beneficial to some people with sclerodactyly. Hand exercises may help some people with early symptoms of sclerodactyly, such as swelling or tight skin. The exercises used are similar to those prescribed for people with arthritis.