Question 1

what is the meaning of dermatosclerosis?

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Dermatosclerosis: An autoimmune disease that affects the blood vessels and connective tissue; fibrous connective tissue is deposited in the skin.

Question 2

what kind of condition is dermatosclerosis?

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Bad disease: Scleroderma is a progressive disease that affects the skin and connective tissue (including cartilage, bone, fat, and the tissue that supports the nerves and blood vessels throughout the body). There are two major forms of the disorder. One localize and could effect the whole body.

Question 3

what are the key symptoms of dermatosclerosis?

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Thickened skin: It is a thickening of the skin usually on the upper back and back of the neck. More common in diabetics and heavier people. Treatment is difficult as medicine is partially effective in preventing progression of problem.

Question 4

what things predispose someone to dermatosclerosis?

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Diabetes: It is associated with diabetes and usually involves the back of neck. It is difficult to treat although to is often asymptomatic.

Question 5

what choices do i have for treating dermatosclerosis?

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Clarify: There is no specific disease called "dermatosclerosis."  do you mean scleroderma? If so, treatment options include drugs such as penicillamine, immunosuppressives, and antiinflammatory agents, but there is no definitive cure. If you mean something else, please let us know.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: dermatosclerosis?

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Dermatosclerosis: Dermatosclerosis = scleroderma =  autoimmune disease  affecting connective tissue &amp; blood vessels. It causes skin to thicken asymmetrically due to  deposits of fibrous connective tissue in the skin.

Question 7

i don't believe in exposing children to unnecessary treatment. do i really need to treat circumscribed scleroderma?

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No: Treatment is not essential however treatment will cause area to possible resolve quicker and decrease scarring and possible color change. Topical medications are only partially effective but do not have side effects. Oral medications effect is variable.

Question 8

what is scleroderma?

Accepted Answer

Hard skin: Scleroderma literally means "hard skin." it is a connective tissue disease that primarily involves the skin which becomes fibrotic (hardened). Changes also may occur in the blood vessels, muscles, and internal organs. The disease involves autoimmunity whereby the immune system attacks the normal tissues of the body. The cause is unknown.

Question 9

who gets scleroderma?

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Anyone: Anyone can get it, but it's more common amongst female.

Question 10

what causes scleroderma in people?

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Unknown: The precise cause is unknown but there is a genetic predisposition in certain individuals. Viruses, certain drugs, and environmental factors have been considered as potential triggers for the onset of scleroderma in genetically susceptible persons.

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