101. OBGYN.net - Scleroderma & Pregnancy - A. Iqbal, MD OBGYN.net Ad (468x60 banner). return. scleroderma Pregnancy by Asim Iqbal, MD Department of Obstetrics Gynecology Nishtar Hospital, Multan, Pakistan. http://www.obgyn.net/displayppt.asp?page=/english/pubs/features/presentations/iq

102. Guidelines Of Care For Scleroderma And Sclerodermoid Disorders Guidelines of Care for scleroderma and Sclerodermoid Disorders This Inc. Guidelines of care for scleroderma and sclerodermoid disorders. http://www.aadassociation.org/Guidelines/scleroderma.html

Guidelines of Care for Scleroderma and Sclerodermoid Disorders This report reflects the best data available at the time the report was prepared, but caution should be exercised in interpreting the data; the results of future studies may require alteration of the conclusions or recommendations set forth in this report. Reprint requests: American Academy of Dermatology, P.O. Box 4014, Schaumburg, IL 60168-4014. (Provided free of charge) J AM ACAD DERMATOL 1996;35:609-14. Guidelines of care for scleroderma and sclerodermoid disorders Guidelines/Outcomes Committee : Lynn A. Drake, MD, Chairman, Scott M. Dinehart, MD, Evan R. Farmer, MD, Robert W. Goltz, MD, Gloria F. Graham, MD, Maria K. Hordinsky, MD, Charles W. Lewis, MD, David M. Pariser, MD, John W. Skouge, MD, Stephen B. Webster, MD, Duane C. Whitaker, MD, Barbara Butler, CPA-SDR Consultant, and Barbara J. Lowery, MPH Task Force : Richard D. Sontheimer, MD, Chairman, Jeffery P. Callen, MD, Charles Camisa, MD, Thomas T. Provost, MD, and Denny L. Tuffanelli, MD I. Introduction

103. MayoClinic.com - Scleroderma scleroderma is a progressive disease that involves hardening and thickening of your skin and may damage your internal organs as well. http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00362

104. Scleroderma What is scleroderma? scleroderma which literally means hard skin is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body s immune system attacks its own tissues. http://www.mamashealth.com/skin/sclero.asp

Mamashealth.com Home Skin Health Acne Treatments Athlete's Foot Chicken Pox Chilblains ... Younger skin Links Acne Cure What is Scleroderma? Scleroderma which literally means "hard skin" is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues. It is under the same category as multiple sclerosis lupus rheumatoid arthritis , and Sjogren's syndrome Scleroderma can cause thickening and tightening of the skin. In some cases, it can cause serious damage to the lungs heart kidneys , esophagus and gastrointestinal tract (GI). The severity of scleroderma varies between individuals. For some people, scleroderma is not very serious. For others, the disease can be life-threatening. Scleroderma is not contagious, or cancerous. What causes Scleroderma? The exact cause of scleroderma is unknown. Researchers are still working to determine the cause. Types of Scleroderma? There are two main types of scleroderma: systemic scleroderma , and localized scleroderma Systemic Scleroderma In Systemic Scleroderma , also called systemic sclerosis

105. California Fungi: Scleroderma Cepa scleroderma cepa. (Photo © Fred Stevens). scleroderma cepa (Vaill.) Pers. Like other members of the genus scleroderma, S. cepa has a thick, tough peridium. http://www.mykoweb.com/CAF/species/Scleroderma_cepa.html

Scleroderma cepa Scleroderma cepa (Vaill.) Pers. Syn. Fung. 155. 1801. Common Name: Earthball Sporocarp Fruiting body buried to epigeous, 1.5-5 cm broad, globose, at maturity often slightly flattened to cushion-shaped, the base pinched or folded, attached to the substrate via a tuft of mycelium, the latter sometimes aggregated into a pseudostipe; peridium when young, 1-1.5 mm thick, tough, smooth, becoming finely cracked or areolate, especially the upper portion; spores released via irregular splitting or "cratering" of the apex; color: white, soon tinged vinaceous to pinkish-brown or ochraceous-brown, bruising darker brown where handled or injured; gleba white turning purple-black, firm-textured, with interspersed white mycelium, in age, dull brown; odor: of mushrooms; taste: mild. Spores Habitat Solitary or in small groups in sparse grass, gardens, along paths, and under a variety of trees; fruiting during the summer in watered areas and after the fall rains. Edibility Toxic, to be avoided. Comments Like other members of the genus Scleroderma S. cepa

106. Meta Name= Keywords Content= Scleroderma, TMJ, Headaches scleroderma. scleroderma is a rather connective tissue. scleroderma is not contagious and only inherited in rare occasions. The actual http://www.drshankland.com/sclero.html

Scleroderma There are two general types: localized and systemic (generalized) . The localized form is usually not as severe as the generalized form. LOCALIZED SCLERODERMA. The localized type of scleroderma affects mainly the skin, but bones and muscles are also possible targets. It is not a severe as the generalized type, but it does lead to a gradual decrease in joint mobility, the hands and TMJs being most affected. Also, calcifications form under the skin and the walls of arteries become rigid and thickened. Oral, Facial and TMJ Involvement . Generalized oral manifestations of localized scleroderma include fibrosis of the tongue and soft palate, thinning of the lips, esophageal dysfunction, and often neuralgia-like pain in the trigeminal nerve may develop. When the facial muscles are involved, a progressive limitation of mouth-opening develops ( microstomia ) due to the decreasing elasticity of the skin and narrowing of the lips. The nose may become pointed and seem to be covered with shiny skin ("mouse facies"). Over the cheeks, the skin may draw tightly with the color appearing yellow-white or pale. The face becomes taught and hard as the disease progresses, resulting in a condition termed "mast-like" facies. Mobility of the eyelids and cheeks becomes decreased. The tongue may become smooth and a condition termed frenulum sclerosis , or thickening of the attachment of the tongue to the floor of the mouth develops. This further complicates routine cleaning of the mouth and teeth.

107. Bbc.co.uk - Health - Illnesses And Conditions - Scleroderma AZ Illnesses and Conditions. scleroderma By Dr Rob Hicks Poorly understood What happens in scleroderma? What happens in scleroderma? http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/scleroderma.shtml

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index SATURDAY 12th June 2004 Text only BBC Homepage Health Home Lifestyle Home ... Conditions QUICK GUIDE A-Z Children's Ailments IN-DEPTH Addictions Allergies Arthritis Asthma ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! A-Z Illnesses and Conditions Scleroderma By Dr Rob Hicks Poorly understood What happens in scleroderma? How are parts of the body affected? ... Contacts The word scleroderma means hardening of the skin. This is exactly what happens when the body's immune system turns on itself causing inflammation, which is followed by scarring that leaves the skin thickened, muscles weakened, and organs damaged. Poorly understood Although different forms exist to keep life simple the disease is known either as scleroderma or systemic sclerosis. No one really knows what causes it in the first place, however, it's currently thought that certain genes may be involved in the changes that occur around the body as the disease develops. Scleroderma is one of the autoimmune diseases where for an unknown reason the immune system, that normally protects the body, attacks itself. Specifically it attacks the connective tissue that's found in skin, muscle, and organs of the body. Around 18 -20 people per million of the population are diagnosed every year with scleroderma in the UK. It generally starts under the age of fifty and women are affected more often than men.

108. Bbc.co.uk - Health - Awareness Campaigns - Raynaud's And Scleroderma Awareness M greater awareness of Raynaud s (a condition in which the blood flow to the fingers, toes and sometimes ears and nose is interrupted) and scleroderma (a disease http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/awareness/raynauds.shtml

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index SATURDAY 12th June 2004 Text only BBC Homepage Health Home Lifestyle Home ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Health Awareness Campaigns Raynaud's and Scleroderma Awareness Month 1-29 February 2004 What is the awareness month about? What is Raynaud's? What is Scleroderma? Managing and treating these conditions ... Where can I find out more? What is Raynaud's and Scleroderma Awareness Month? Raynaud's and Scleroderma Awareness Month is an annual health campaign which aims to create a greater awareness of Raynaud's and Scleroderma. This year, they will be aiming to create a greater awareness of both conditions and reaching out to members of the public who may not be aware that they have Raynaud's or that help is available. What is Raynaud's? Raynaud's is a condition in which the blood flow to the fingers, toes and sometimes ears and nose is interrupted. An 'attack' can be brought on by exposure to cold of any kind (weather, objects, etc.) or any slight change in temperature. Anxiety and smoking can make the condition worse. People who work with vibratory tools can sometimes develop a condition called Vibration White Finger which is the industrial form of Raynaud's. The Symptoms of Raynaud's During a Raynaud's attack the affected areas become white and dead-looking in appearance, then turn blue and finally red and start to burn. Sometimes this is accompanied by numbness, considerable pain or a tingling sensation. There are varying degrees of the disease. In some cases it is hereditary and women are 9 times more likely to be affected than men.

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110. Raynauds And Scleroderma Association http://www.raynauds.org.uk/

111. Systemic Sclerosis - Scleroderma Systemic sclerosis scleroderma UF Haustein, MD Dermatology Online Journal 8(1) 3. Figure 1. Figure 1. The clinical spectrum of scleroderma. http://dermatology.cdlib.org/DOJvol8num1/reviews/scleroderma/haustein.html

DOJ Contents Systemic sclerosis - scleroderma U.-F. Haustein, MD Dermatology Online Journal 8(1): 3 Department of Dermatology, University of Leipzig, Germany Abstract Systemic sclerosis is a clinically heterogeneous, systemic disorder which affects the connective tissue of the skin, internal organs and the walls of blood vessels. It is characterized by alterations of the microvasculature, disturbances of the immune system and by massive deposition of collagen and other matrix substances in the connective tissue. This review discusses epidemiology and survival, clinical features including subsets and internal organ involvement, pathophysiology and genetics, microvasculature, immunobiology, fibroblasts and connective tissue metabolism and environmental factors. Early diagnosis and individually tailored therapy help to manage this disorder, which is treatable, but not curable. Therapy involves immunomodulation as well as the targeting of blood vessel mechanics and fibrosis. Physical therapy and psychotherapy are also important adjunctive therapies in this multifactorial disease. Introduction Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a clinically heterogeneous generalized disorder which affects the connective tissue of the skin and internal organs such as gastrointestinal tract, lungs, heart and kidneys. It is characterized by alterations of the microvasculature, disturbances of the immune system and by massive deposition of collagen. The first detailed description of a scleroderma-like disease was published by Curzio in Naples in 1753.[

112. Scleroderma - Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention home musculoskeletal disorders connective tissue scleroderma scleroderma. Subtopics scleroderma Personal Pages, scleroderma Support Groups. http://www.healthcyclopedia.com/musculoskeletal-disorders/connective-tissue/scle

Home Health cyclopedia All Topics by Category The Complete Guide to Health Care Resources on the Internet Health Conditions A-Z Gurus ... connective tissue > scleroderma Scleroderma Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention External links (marked with an arrow ) open in a new window. This site is a web directory and does not offer medical advice. We cannot take responsibility for information found on listed sites. This Page Subtopics Related Topics Medical Definition Health Portals ... Web Directory: Subtopics: Scleroderma > Personal Pages Scleroderma > Support Groups Related Topics: Musculoskeletal Disorders/Arthritis Skin Disorders Medical Definition: University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne Medical Dictionary: "scleroderma" Health Portals: MayoClinic.com Health News: Search millions of published articles for news on Scleroderma Modern Medicine Aging The Ardell Wellness Report HealthFacts Medical Post Medical Update Men's Health and the National Women's Health Report Note: Subscription required to access the full text of articles. National Library of Medicine's MEDLINE/PubMed Database of Research Articles: Search PubMed Abstracts for "Scleroderma" Search PubMed Central Full Text Articles from Life Sciences Journals for "Scleroderma" Web Directory: Chinese Traditional Medicine and Scleroderma Describes in detail how practitioners in China solve this disorder with TCM strategies and herbs.

113. LEARNING ABOUT SCLERODERMA LEARNING ABOUT scleroderma scleroderma Foundation of Victoria. scleroderma, also known as systematic sclerosis, is an uncommon but not rare disorder. http://www.nevdgp.org.au/geninf/std_misc/LEARNING_ABOUT_SCLERODERMA.htm

LEARNING ABOUT SCLERODERMA Scleroderma Foundation of Victoria. www.vicnet.net.au/~sclerofv/ Scleroderma, also known as systematic sclerosis, is an uncommon but not rare disorder. Many patients, when told they have this problem, find it difficult to find further information on this condition. In particular, it is common for scleroderma to be portrayed "in the wrong light" without an understanding of the type of scleroderma that they have, and also the extent of the condition in their particular case. This information is extremely important as it provides the patient with an understanding of their outlook - what the disease on average might do to the patient and how the disease will affect their future. An appropriate understanding of scleroderma, especially the way it affects the individual with the problem, is the first pre-requisite for gaining self management skills. The management of any chronic illness requires an interaction between the patient, their doctor, other health professionals and their family and friends. Even in the recent past, scleroderma was regarded as a disease with the potential to cause considerable disability, and one that might even cause death. However, the perspective on scleroderma has changed considerably. It is now recognised that it is far more common than it was believed to be, and milder form manifest in many people who never develop more serious disease. Furthermore, whilst a cure is not yet available, a large number of treatment options are now available for the various manifestations of the condition. There is no doubt that the outlook for someone with scleroderma diagnosed nowadays is considerably better than ever before.

114. I SURVIVED SCLERODERMA Wallink@cc.wwu.edu I SURVIVED scleroderma wallink@cc.wwu.edu. I went to see my doctor and, on a hunch, he did some blood tests. The test came back positive for scleroderma. http://meltingpot.fortunecity.com/ukraine/79/

web hosting domain names email addresses I SURVIVED SCLERODERMA wallink@cc.wwu.edu My Story: A Tough Decision The Transplant Update 02-04-99. These days I am doing very well. I go to school full time at our local community college. I also live in an apartment with an old friend from school and her daughter who will be 2 in a couple of weeks. I have had a couple of visits to the emergency room but nothing major. I have even more movement all over my body and my skin continues to get softer every day. Today I am doing very well. I am living and going to school in Bellingham, WA. I am taking classes at Western Washington University and plan on majoring in Psychology. At the moment I am living with my sister and brother-in-law but am on the waiting list for my own apartment. At my last visit with Dr. Furst, he told me that I was doing even better than he expected. That was the best news I had heard in a long time. In June of 1999, I had surgery on two fingers on my left hand to straighten them. I am seeing a hand surgeon here in Bellingham this week to see whether or not I will need surgery on my right hand as well. I will try to update this much sooner than I did last time.

115. Scleroderma Virginia Mason Medical Center s pioneering research helps patients living with scleroderma regain their health and lifestyle. scleroderma. (206) 2236824 http://www.vmmc.org/dbScleroderma/default.htm

//document.write(TopLinks); Scleroderma Click on the links listed below to find out about the services Virginia Mason offers individuals living with scleroderma. What is Scleroderma? What Causes Scleroderma? Therapies for Scleroderma More Information Read more about scleroderma in the VM Magazine article Research for Life

116. This Site Provides General Information About Scleroderma This site provides general information about scleroderma, treatments, stories, links to other sites, membership. http://www.scleroderma.ca/

117. Scleroderma scleroderma. WHAT IS scleroderma? Localized scleroderma. Localized scleroderma usually affects only the skin on the hands and face. http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/ucdhs/health/a-z/88Scleroderma/doc88.html

Scleroderma WHAT IS SCLERODERMA? The name scleroderma is appropriately derived from the Greek word skleros , which means hard, and derma , which means skin. The disease is categorized as a rheumatologic disorder because it affects the connective tissues in the body. Scleroderma is a rare disease marked by the following: Damage to the cells lining the walls of small arteries. An abnormal build-up of tough scar-like fibrous tissue in the skin. Patients with scleroderma may develop either a localized or a systemic (widespread) form of the disease. Localized Scleroderma Localized scleroderma usually affects only the skin on the hands and face. Its course is very slow and it rarely, if ever, becomes systemic [ see below ] or causes severe complications. There are two primary forms of localized scleroderma: morphea and linear scleroderma. Morphea Scleroderma. In morphea scleroderma patches of hard skin form and can persist for up to years. Eventually, however, they may improve or even disappear. Linear Scleroderma.

118. Frontline: Breast Implants On Trial: Scleroderma And Augmentation Mammoplasty - Background The studies implicating a causal relationship between silicone and scleroderma, other autoimmune diseases, and fibromyalgialike symptoms have been http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/implants/medical/abstract5.html

var loc = "../../"; By Englert HJ, Brooks P. Aust NZ J Med 1994;24 Background: The studies implicating a causal relationship between silicone and scleroderma, other autoimmune diseases, and fibromyalgia-like symptoms have been largely descriptive with absence of appropriate controls and no consideration of potential confounders. This case control study of augmentation mammoplasty and scleroderma represents an attempt to answer these deficiencies. Aims: To compare the frequency and temporal relationship of augmentation mammoplasty in interviewed and deceased cases and interviewed controls. To determine the frequencies of exposure to non-augmentation mammoplasty silicone, and to determine the frequencies of mastectomy and breast lumpectomy in interviewed cases and controls. Methods: Scleroderma cases and age-stratified general practice controls were interviewed using a prepilotted telephone questionnaire. Self-reported date/s of augmentation mammoplasty were ascertained, as were dates of onset of first and second scleroderma symptom/s and scleroderma diagnosis, where relevant. Comparison of socioeconomically adjusted rates was expressed in terms of rate ratios. Results: Augmentation mammoplasty rates were comparable between interviewed cases and controls. No augmentation mammoplasty procedures were documented in deceased scleroderma patients' medical records. Rates of exposure to non-mammoplasty silicone, mastectomy and breast lumpectomy were comparable in interviewed cases and controls.

119. Lifetimetv.com: Strong Medicine - Fact Sheet : Scleroderma Subject scleroderma. What Is It? scleroderma is a to internal organs. There are two types of scleroderma localized and systemic. http://www.lifetimetv.com/shows/strongmed/fact/fact2_6.html

Home Shows Strong Medicine Fact Sheets Subject: Scleroderma What Is It? Scleroderma is a chronic, degenerative disease characterized by vascular deterioration, tissue loss and the overproduction of collagen in the body's connective tissue. Scleroderma, which literally means "hard skin," can cause thickening and tightening of the skin, and in some cases, serious damage to internal organs. There are two types of scleroderma: localized and systemic. Localized scleroderma is usually found in only a few areas on the skin and rarely affects the internal organs and blood vessels. In systemic scleroderma (also called systemic sclerosis), damage to the skin can be widespread, and there is the possibility of serious complications in internal organs, including the lungs, heart, kidneys, esophagus and gastrointestinal tract. Will I Get It? According to the Scleroderma Foundation, an estimated 300,000 persons in the United States have scleroderma. Approximately four times more women than men develop the disease, especially women between 30 and 50 years old. Localized scleroderma is more common in children, whereas systemic scleroderma is more common in adults. The exact cause or causes of scleroderma are unknown. Symptoms Scleroderma is a highly individualized disease whose symptoms may range from mild to life-threatening. They include pain, stiffness or swelling of fingers and joints; thickening of the skin; Raynaud's phenomenon, an abnormal sensitivity to cold in the hands and feet, often causing them to change color; tight, mask-like facial skin; esophageal reflux or heartburn; difficulty swallowing; weight loss; calcinosis, white lumps under the skin that can erupt into chalky white fluid; shortness of breath; hair loss; and internal organ problems.

120. Women With Disabilities - Scleroderma scleroderma. Autoimmune diseases such as scleroderma can affect women far more frequently in their childbearing years than at any other time. http://www.4woman.gov/wwd/wwd.cfm?page=77

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