Title: Autoimmune Skin Diseases - Spot the Signs -
Headings: Autoimmune Skin Diseases – Spot the Signs
Autoimmune Skin Diseases – Spot the Signs
On this post we’ll focus on the four most common autoimmune skin diseases.
Scleroderma
Psoriasis
Dermatomyositis
Epidermolysis Bullosa
Bullous Pemphigoid
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Content: On this post we’ll focus on the four most common autoimmune skin diseases. Scleroderma
Scleroderma is an autoimmune skin disease that also affects the entire body’s connective tissue. With this disease you are likely to experience: Changes in the skin
Blood Vessel Problems
Muscle and Organ Failures and/or Weakness
If the scleroderma is localized then you’ll see patches of thickened skin in that area. However, Systemic Scleroderma is the form that usually has the greatest impact on peoples lives. For Systemic Scleroderma there are two forms, Progressive Systemic Sclerosis (PSS) and CREST syndrome. Patients with systemic scleroderma are more likely to experience systems that affect the, Esophagus, Intestines, Lungs, Heart and Kidneys. CREST Syndrome is most likely to appear on the skin in some form or another. It is helpfully named after its symptoms: Calcinosis (calcium build up under the skin)
Raynaud Phenomenon (redness or blueness of fingers and toes)
Esophageal Dysfunction
Sclerodactyly (thickening of the skin surrounding fingers and toes)
Telangiectasia (Red skin blotches caused by dilated blood vessels)
People with this condition will see some of these skin problems, they may also experience joint pain, shortness of breath, wheezing, weight loss along with many other symptoms.