Localized scleroderma is a chronic disease characterized by damage to the connective tissue with the appearance of foci of sclerosis against the background of inflammatory changes in the skin.
In recent years, there has been an increase in the incidence of scleroderma, which is associated with changes in the immunoreactivity of the human body, which occur as a result of constant contact with various allergens and the irrational use of medications.
On estet-portal.com read about the main symptoms of this disease, pathogenetic mechanisms of scleroderma development, and modern approaches to its treatment.
- Features of the clinical picture of focal scleroderma
- Scleroderma foci: pathogenesis of the disease
- Basic approaches to the treatment of
focal scleroderma Features of the clinical picture of focal scleroderma
Causes and clinical manifestations of focal scleroderma Over time, the focus becomes more dense and brightens, acquiring a characteristic "ivory" color, only a purple rim remains along its periphery. The shape of the plaques can be rounded oval and linear. Most often, the elements are located on the abdomen, chest, back or limbs.
Scleroderma nigricans is three to four times more common in women than in men.
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Linear and deep localized scleroderma can cause articular contractures, subcutaneous atrophy, resulting in limb deformity
Local scleroderma: pathogenesis of the disease Pathophysiological changes in scleroderma are characterized by hyperproduction of type 1 and 3 collagen. However, what exactly causes the activation of fibroblasts in this pathology is unknown.
There is an opinion that the cause of focal scleroderma is immunological damage to endothelial cells.
Read the latest articles onBasic approaches to the treatment of focal scleroderma
The sooner scleroderma therapy is started, the less will be the focus of skin atrophy in the future. Systemic therapy includes the administration of corticosteroids or immunosuppressants to reduce the activity of the inflammatory process and suppress collagen synthesis.
For scleroderma nigricans, vitamin D creams are applied to the lesions to inhibit fibroblast activity, reduce inflammation, and help soften the skin.
Scleroderma is almost always accompanied by dry skin, so it is very important to keep it moisturized. Also, patients are not advised to take a hot bath, as this also leads to dehydration of the skin.
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