21. Scleroderma Foundation - Home Page National nonprofit health organization with 14,000 members, dedicated to a three-fold mission of support, education, and research to help fight this challenging autoimmune disease. http://www.scleroderma.org

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22. Symptoms Of Scleroderma - WrongDiagnosis.com Symptoms of scleroderma including 72 medical symptoms and signs of scleroderma, alternative diagnoses, misdiagnosis, and correct diagnosis for scleroderma signs or scleroderma http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/s/scleroderma/symptoms.htm

23. Systemic Sclerosis - Scleroderma Systemic sclerosis scleroderma U.-F. Haustein, MD Dermatology Online Journal 8(1) 3 Department of Dermatology, University of Leipzig, Germany http://dermatology.cdlib.org/DOJvol8num1/reviews/scleroderma/haustein.html

DOJ Contents Systemic sclerosis - scleroderma U.-F. Haustein, MD Dermatology Online Journal 8(1): 3 Department of Dermatology, University of Leipzig, Germany Abstract Systemic sclerosis is a clinically heterogeneous, systemic disorder which affects the connective tissue of the skin, internal organs and the walls of blood vessels. It is characterized by alterations of the microvasculature, disturbances of the immune system and by massive deposition of collagen and other matrix substances in the connective tissue. This review discusses epidemiology and survival, clinical features including subsets and internal organ involvement, pathophysiology and genetics, microvasculature, immunobiology, fibroblasts and connective tissue metabolism and environmental factors. Early diagnosis and individually tailored therapy help to manage this disorder, which is treatable, but not curable. Therapy involves immunomodulation as well as the targeting of blood vessel mechanics and fibrosis. Physical therapy and psychotherapy are also important adjunctive therapies in this multifactorial disease. Introduction Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a clinically heterogeneous generalized disorder which affects the connective tissue of the skin and internal organs such as gastrointestinal tract, lungs, heart and kidneys. It is characterized by alterations of the microvasculature, disturbances of the immune system and by massive deposition of collagen. The first detailed description of a scleroderma-like disease was published by Curzio in Naples in 1753.[

24. Scleroderma Society Of Canada: Scleroderma Society Of Canada: Welcome Page A non-profit society raising awareness of and funding for research and a cure. Good factual information about this disease. http://www.scleroderma.ca/

To search this website please type in the key word(s) Home About Us The Society Scleroderma ... Click Here For Donation Information eg: Mailing address, Charitable number or Click Below Welcome to the Scleroderma Society of Canada The Scleroderma Society of Canada is a registered charity, staffed entirely by volunteers, dedicated to serving the interests of those concerned with the disease called scleroderma, or systemic sclerosis. The mission of the Scleroderma Society of Canada is to promote awareness of scleroderma, to support research toward finding a cure and to provide support and information to those affected by the disease. This website offers information about scleroderma, a connective tissue disease that is characterized by fibrosis (thickening and hardening) of the skin and other organs. Special Bulletin s: Plan to attend the Scleroderma AGM and Conference in Halifax. Click here for more CSRG master student, Evan Newton, is conducting a focus group on the Friday night of our conference with Dr. Brett Thombs. We are interested in creating an online self-management program for scleroderma patients" for more information click here we are still accepting registrations and it is not to late to register. And remember to book your hotel accommodations by Oct. 26th to receive the agreed upon room rate.

25. Scleroderma Prevention, Cure, Curing Protocol, Remedies, Herbs, Alternative Medi This scleroderma Prevention and/or Curing Protocol is for people who are ready to take the full responsibility for their own health. The person who says it cannot be done http://www.curezone.com/dis/1.asp?C0=300

26. Scleroderma - Cause - Diagnosis - Symptoms - Treatment News, information, and support for patients with scleroderma. http://arthritis.about.com/od/sclero/index.htm

zWASL=1 zGL='0';zGR='ca-about-radlink'; zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') zDO=0 Home Health Rheumatoid Arthritis / Joint Conditions Rheumatoid Arthritis / Joint Conditions Search Arthritis Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatments Living / Coping Filed In: Types of Arthritis Scleroderma - Cause - Diagnosis - Symptoms - Treatment Scleroderma cause, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment. Scleroderma (systemic sclerosis) is both a rheumatic disease and a connective tissue disease. Scleroderma is actually a symptom of a group of diseases complicated by abnormal growth of connective tissue. The two main classes are localized scleroderma and systemic sclerosis. A - Z: Joint Pain @ A - Z: Pain Relief @ A - Z: Types of Arthritis @ Eosinophilic Fasciitis @ ... Scleroderma Patients May Have Increased Risk of Osteoporosis Scleroderma patients may have an increased risk of developing osteoporosis. Researchers compared the risk of developing osteoporosis among patients who had scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, or noninflammatory musculoskeletal disease. Which of the groups had higher prevalence of osteoporosis? zSB(3,3)

27. Scleroderma: Lifestyle And Home Remedies - MayoClinic.com scleroderma — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of this disease that involves skin thickening. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/scleroderma/DS00362/DSECTION=lifestyle-and-home

28. Scleroderma / Family Village scleroderma. Who to Contact; Where to Go to Chat with Others; Learn More About It; Web Sites; Search Google for scleroderma Who to Contact scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF) http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_scle.htm

29. Handout On Health: Scleroderma Handout from the National Institutes of Health. http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Scleroderma/default.asp

30. Natural Remedies For Scleroderma Get the lowdown on scleroderma, a condition that causes hardening and thickening of tissues and could signal abnormal immune function. http://altmedicine.about.com/od/healthconditionsdisease/a/scleroderma.htm

zWASL=1;zGRH=1 zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') zDO=0 Home Health Alternative Medicine Alternative Medicine Search Alternative Medicine Supplements Treatments By Condition ... Share w(x2+zWl+'?p=1" zT="18/1[N" rel="nofollow">Print') Free Alternative Medicine Newsletter! Sign Up Discuss in my Forum By Cathy Wong , About.com Guide Updated December 28, 2009 About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board See More About: herbs and supplements skin remedies vitamin d zSB(3,3) What Is Scleroderma? Scleroderma is a medical term for a disease that causes hardening and thickening of the skin or the connective tissues (the fibers that support your skin and internal organs). There are two main types of scleroderma: localized and systemic. While localized scleroderma only affects your skin, systemic scleroderma affects not only your skin, but also your blood vessels and internal organs (such as your heart and lungs). Causes of Scleroderma The exact cause of scleroderma is unknown. However, it's thought that abnormal activity in the immune system causes cells to overproduce collagen, which in turn causes connective tissue to build up. For that reason, it is known as an autoimmune disease, meaning a disease of the immune system. Certain factors may increase your scleroderma risk. These include:

31. Scleroderma: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia scleroderma is a widespread connective tissue disease that involves changes in the skin, blood vessels, muscles, and internal organs. Causes http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000429.htm

Skip navigation A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Home About MedlinePlus ... Contact Us Search MedlinePlus Health Topics ESPAÑOL Scleroderma Scleroderma is a widespread connective tissue disease that involves changes in the skin, blood vessels, muscles, and internal organs. Causes The cause of scleroderma is unknown. People with this condition have a buildup of a substance called collagen in the skin and other organs. This buildup leads to the symptoms of the disease. The disease usually affects people 30 to 50 years old. Women get scleroderma more often than men do. Risk factors include work exposure to silica dust and polyvinyl chloride. Diffuse scleroderma can overlap with other autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus and polymyositis . In such cases, the disorder is referred to as mixed connective disease. Symptoms Localized scleroderma usually affects only the skin on the hands and face. Its course is very slow, and it rarely, if ever, spreads throughout the body (becomes systemic) or causes serious complications. Systemic scleroderma is also called systemic sclerosis. This form of the disease may affect the organs of the body, large areas of the skin, or both. This form of scleroderma has two main types: limited and diffuse scleroderma.

32. American Society For Scleroderma Research ASFSR brings people together, to work together, to raise funds to find a cure for scleroderma. Find information about this auto-immune disease, coping with it, and details about fundraisers. http://ASFSR.ORG

Help Us...Help You...Help Us - Get The Card - Congressional Bill H.R. 2408 The "Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act" This legislation is very important for research, education and survival for those afflicted with Scleroderma. Please help by contacting your representative in support of this bill. - View Bill Here - What is Scleroderma Cookbooks are here! Buy on-line $25.00, plus $4.95 per Book Shipping and Handling. or mail Check or Money Order to: ASFSR C/O Linda Ann Turiano 31 Patmar Terrace Monroe, CT 06468 Phone:(203) 459-9928 or (203) 395-8789 Email: cookbookdonation@asfsr.org 2010 Zumba Master Class Fundraiser Click Here. 2010 Motorcycle Fundraiser Click Here. 2009 Sock Hop Click Here. 2008 Motorcycle Ride Click Here. 2008 Sock Hop Click Here. 2007 December Breakfast with Santa Click Here. 2007 Annual Fundraiser Dinner Click Here. 2007 5K Walk - Lake Side Click Here. 2007 Sock Hop Click Here. 2006 Annual Fundraiser Dinner Click Here.

33. Rhode Island Scleroderma Support Group Mutual support in Rhode Island and New England for scleroderma patients. Information, meetings, events. http://ri.sclerodermasupportgroup.net/index.html

Rhode Island Scleroderma Support Group Schedule of Rhode Island Events LINKS to things On This Page SPECIAL NOTICE: Scleroderma Doctor of the Year to Speak at November 2009 Meeting To Rhode Island Meetings About Scleroderma RISG Pages with Images Other RISG Pages ... To Top of Page RI Scleroderma Group Pages with Images Photos: 2009 Photos 2008: Group Fundraiser for a Cure: "Father Aloysius Misgivings" at the Cranston Senior Center Photos: 2005 ... To Top of Page Other RISG Pages Scleroderma in the News What's New with the RISG (In the News) Links to Elsewhere Scleroderma Foundation The national organization for scleroderma information, research, and support. Needy Meds Extensive information. How to find help to pay for medication. I Have Scleroderma Scleroderma: Stories and information links International Scleroderma Network formerly called Scleroderma from A to Z Medical information, links, speakers, events, and more.

34. Scleroderma scleroderma Highlights. Overview. scleroderma is a rare disease marked by the following Damage to the cells lining the walls of small arteries; An abnormal buildup of tough scarlike http://adam.about.com/reports/Scleroderma.htm

35. Scleroderma Blog The author s personal battle with being diagnosed and dealing with scleroderma. http://sclerodermablog.blogspot.com

Scleroderma Blog Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can cause tightening and thickening of the skin, thickening of blood vessels, and damage to internal organs. Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Summer 2010 Scleroderma Update Is it hot enough for everyone? I know in the northeast it has been plenty hot, but it can't really be too hot for me since I got sick so I'm loving it. I do understand though how endless 90 degree days can get tiring for some. Today was my 6 month checkup down at the Johns Hopkins Scleroderma Center in Baltimore. It is my first checkup since going off Cellcept, the immune system suppression drug I was on for 3 years (Jan 2007 thu Jan 2010). http://www.gandmcrabcakes.com/ if you are ever in Baltimore. You can take out or sit down in their regular restaurant. Once you eat these, every other crab cake will be 2nd at best. We then drove home with just a little traffic here or there. That's all I have for now. Enjoy the rest of your summer, be safe and stay healthy! Posted by Scleroderma Blog at 8:39 PM 6 comments Sunday, June 13, 2010

36. A Mycological Easter Egg Hunt, Tom Volk's Fungus Of The Month For April 2003 Photograph and information on this false puffball. http://botit.botany.wisc.edu/toms_fungi/scleroderma.html

It's a Mycological Easter egg hunt, a gathering of mushrooms that come from eggs! For the rest of my pages on fungi, please click TomVolkFungi.net Return to Tom Volk's Mycological Easter egg hunt page. You've found Scleroderma citrinum , the poison pigskin puffball! The false puffballs all have a thick tough skin and are generally dark inside (the gleba) even from a young age. They are not severely poisonous, causing a somewhat unpleasant gastrointestinal upset. Fortunately most of them are small. less than 15 cm diameter. The tough skin and unpleasant flavor ensures that few people have been tempted to eat this fungus. The species shown here is probably Scleroderma citrinum , the poison pigskin puffball. You can learn a bit more about Scleroderma on the giant puffball page If you have anything to add, or if you have corrections or comments, please write to me at volk.thom@uwlax.edu Return to Tom Volk's Fungi Home Page TomVolkFungi.net Return to Tom Volk's Fungus of the month pages listing Return to Tom Volk's Mycological Easter egg hunt page.

37. Scleroderma scleroderma, scleroderma is a group of diseases that causes skin and sometimes internal organs to become hard and tight. In fact, the word scleroderma actually means hard skin. http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/scleroderma-000147.htm

Information For Referring Physicians Nurses Health Care Professionals ... Connect With UMMC Connect with UMMC Email this page Print this page Home Home Medical Reference Complementary Medicine Note: The resources listed in this guide are not intended to be fully systematic or complete, nor does inclusion here imply any endorsement or recommendation by The University of Maryland or the Center for Integrative Medicine. The University of Maryland and the Center for Integrative Medicine make no warranties, express or implied, about the value or utility for any purpose of the information and resources contained herein. Related Content Center for Integrative Medicine Physicians and Staff Scleroderma Introduction: Scleroderma is a group of diseases that causes skin and sometimes internal organs to become hard and tight. In fact, the word scleroderma actually means "hard skin." Scleroderma occurs when the body makes too much collagen, the protein that makes up connective tissues. Localized scleroderma usually only affects the skin on the hands and face. Systemic scleroderma is more serious and affects connective tissue in many parts of your body, including internal organs. Scleroderma is considered an autoimmune disease, meaning that the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues. According to the Scleroderma Foundation, about 300,000 people in the United States have the condition. It is more common in women than men. Signs and Symptoms: Symptoms of scleroderma may include the following: Localized scleroderma

38. Scleroderma Citrinum - Common Earthball Information and photographs of the Common Earthball. http://www.first-nature.com/fungi/id_guide/gasteromycetes/scleroderma_citrinum.h

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39. Scleroderma Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments And Causes - WrongDiagnosis.com scleroderma information including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, causes, patient stories, videos, forums, prevention, and prognosis. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/s/scleroderma/intro.htm

40. International Scleroderma Network Resource for medical and support information including symptoms, treatments, clinical trials, and support group listings. http://www.sclero.org/index.html

Sclero.org is the most important thing in the world to know about scleroderma and PAH, in 23 languages: Arabic Chinese Deutsche/German ... Worldwide Support Groups Get a FREE warm hug at Search sclero.org: ANY match ALL words EXACT Help Get our free Sclero e-Newsletter! Home Medical News Sclero Forums ... Donate Sclero Awareness Scleroderma Awareness Bracelets , just $2.50 each. In Loving Memory Of Patricia Allee Judy Tarro Donate in Memory PAH? Earn $50! Earn $50! WWMR, a division of IntrinsiQ, is searching for patients diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PAH or PH) or their caregivers to serve on their marketing research panel. Read more. Thanks to Recent Donors Gary Allee Lisa Bulman's Scoring for Scleroderma Tournament Linda Bush Michelle Fraser Lynn Goodwin Massachusetts Bay Transportation McGraw-Hill Companies Nancy Paul Winnifred Schillberg Joan Schrimsher Melissa Shea United Way of Massachusetts Bay United Way of Snohomish County Donate or Shop Now Volunteer for Sclero! We have openings for volunteer support group leaders, fund raisers and grant writers. Apply today!

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