Symptoms Of Scleroderma

Scleroderma is a potentially fatal condition that affects the skin, blood vessels, and internal organs. It occurs as a result of the immune system attacking the connective tissue underneath the skin, hardening the skin and tissue surrounding the internal organs, and causing scarring. Thus, doctors believe the cause of scleroderma is an overactive and out of control immune system, but it's unclear what triggers this in the first place, though genetics are thought to play a role. There are several types of scleroderma, each varying degrees of severity. Symptoms can usually be controlled through various treatments, but there is currently no cure for the condition.