Scleroderma

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Treatment

There is no cure for systemic sclerosis and the goals of treatment are to relieve symptoms and maintain function. Most treatments are used for a particular symptom or the particular organ involved. It is important for patients with scleroderma to be involved in treatment decisions. Patients with systemic sclerosis should not smoke.


Primary treatment for skin involvement is to apply moisturizers (e.g., topical steroids and emollients). Psoralen and ultraviolet A (PUVA) therap...Read the full article