Thickening of skin r/t
accumulation of connective tissue
by structure functional
abnormalities of visceral organs,
GI, Lungs, Heart and Kidney
Uncontrolled Irreversible proliferation of normal connective tissue along with
striking vascular changes
Collagen
Proteoglycans
Fibronectin
Laminal
Types
Localized
Morphea
LImited to skin
Linear Scleroderma
liinear lesions extend trhoug the
dermis SQ muscle underlying
bone= unilaterl, limb and trunk 1
or more streak of extrimiites of
trunk flexion contracting when
lesions extends over joints limbs
length discrepancy
En Coup Sabre
Scalp and face can extend to
CNS= Neuro Sword, HA, Seizures,
uveitis, hemifacial atrophy feel
changes
Cant be cured
placed on remission
no great Treament
for Remission
Steriod
Methotrexate pulse
steroid Scleroderma
localized burns self
out 5-10 years
control and prevent
inflammation
damage
Generalized or systemic
progressive sclerosis , cant put
in remssion gets worse life
expectancy 20-30