Scleroderma

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Types

There are two basic types of scleroderma: localized and generalized. In most cases, localized scleroderma is a more mild form of the disease. It is characterized by thickening or hardening of the skin on the arms, legs, and face. Localized scleroderma usually does not affect the trunk (chest, back, and abdomen).


Two forms of localized scleroderma are morphea, which causes hard, oval-shaped patches on the skin, and linear, which causes lines or streaks of hardened skin on the arm...Read the full article