Signs & symptoms of Scleroderma
Everyone’s experience of scleroderma is different. It depends on what type you have, how severe it is, and what parts of your body are affected.
How scleroderma develops
Professor Chris Denton explains why it’s so important to understand how scleroderma develops and how to treat it.
How scleroderma links to the immune system
Professor Chris Denton discusses triggering events and how those can lead to developing or progression of scleroderma symptoms.
Watch Professor Denton's full presentation on scleroderma
Professor Chris Denton discusses his thoughts about causes and processes and progress made in recent years that could lead to better outcomes for patients.
This 30 minute presentation includes comments on causes such as vinyl chloride and the link to cancer.
Your questions on what causes scleroderma
There is some evidence of a genetic link to systemic sclerosis, although most people will not have a family member with the condition.
Scleroderma is not contagious, so you cannot catch it or give it to anyone else.
Scleroderma factsheet
Read this factsheet to understand more about scleroderma and get tips on managing it.
Find out more about scleroderma
Diagnosing Scleroderma
The first step to getting diagnosed is to book an appointment with your GP
Scleroderma treatments
Find out what treatments are available to help with Scleroderma symptoms
Newly diagnosed with Scleroderma
What to know when you have just been diagnosed with Scleroderma