О склеродермии

Scleroderma is an autoimmune condition that occurs when the body produces too much collagen. It is a complex condition, which affects people in different ways.

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Information about Scleroderma

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Что такое склеродермия?

Scleroderma is an umbrella term that refers to the various different types of this rare and complex condition.

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Localised Scleroderma

This only affects the skin, causing one or more patches of hardened skin to develop on the body.

Systemic Sclerosis

There are two main types of systemic sclerosis: limited and diffuse.

Признаки и симптомы склеродермии

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.

Управление симптомами склеродермии

Узнайте больше о том, как справиться с симптомами склеродермии

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Диагностика склеродермии

The first step to getting diagnosed is to book an appointment with your GP

Лечение склеродермии

Find out what treatments are available to help with Scleroderma symptoms

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Недавно диагностированная склеродермия

What to know when you have just been diagnosed with Scleroderma

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Склеродермия у детей

When your child is diagnosed with scleroderma it is important to have reliable information and support when you need it.

Вопросы и ответы о склеродермии

Everyone has questions about scleroderma, and here we have compiled some of the most common questions we are asked about scleroderma.

Состояния, связанные со склеродермией

People with scleroderma may also have other associated conditions, including Lupus, Vasculitis and Sjögren's.

Link between Raynaud’s and Scleroderma

Find out how Raynaud’s and scleroderma are associated

Amanda's story

“When I was fully diagnosed I went into severe depression and began to take medication for depression, which I later found out was exacerbating some of the symptoms.”

Read Amanda’s story here

Read Amanda’s story here
Matilda's story

“We try to talk about it a lot and never lie to Matilda about what’s happening. We didn’t want to talk about scleroderma at first, but I think that made it scarier. Now we try to be more open about it to help Matilda feel more comfortable”

Read Matilda’s story here

Read Matilda’s story here
Ruth's story

“It's tough living with multiple autoimmune conditions at a young age and in the prime of my career. I find myself mourning my old body and my old life – the days when I could just get up from bed, go up and down the stairs without being breathless”

Read Ruth’s story here

Read Ruth’s story here