Skin in systemic sclerosis
Patients with systemic sclerosis will develop some skin changes. However, the severity and the problems created by the changes will vary greatly between patients.
Systemic sclerosis can affect various parts of the body, leading to some potentially very serious complications. Because the symptoms differ so greatly from person-to-person, different people will need to manage their condition in different ways. Systemic sclerosis is also a progressive condition, meaning that it may change over time. If you have been diagnosed with systemic sclerosis, it is therefore very important to know exactly how this may affect your body, both now and in the future.
Regular checks and annual testing are a critical part of managing scleroderma, because these are designed to help your specialist spot any changes early and start any necessary treatment as quickly as possible, with a view to slowing down the progression of the disease and maintaining your quality of life.
Please follow the links below for more information on the various ways that scleroderma can affect the organs and systems of the body. It is worth remembering that since every case is different, not everyone will be affected in the same ways.
Learn about the effects of scleroderma on the body
Hands and feet in systemic sclerosis
The hands and feet can be major problem areas, find out more about how manage these effects.
Organ involvement in systemic sclerosis
Find our more about how the organs may be affected
Mouth in systemic sclerosis
Find out more about how the mouth can be affected in systemic sclerosis