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THE SKIN CHANGES IN SCLERODERMA (SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS)
Author(s) -
Barnett A. J.
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
australasian journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.67
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1440-0960
pISSN - 0004-8380
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-0960.1980.tb00157.x
Subject(s) - medicine , scleroderma (fungus) , telangiectases , dermatology , calcinosis , morphea , systemic scleroderma , pathology , rosacea , progressive systemic sclerosis , telangiectasia , acne , calcification , dermatomyositis , raynaud disease , lichen sclerosus , inoculation
S ummary Scleroderma (systemic sclerosis) may be subdivided into an acrosclerotic form (Types 1 and 2) and a diffuse form (Type 3) on the extent of the skin involvement. The acrosclerotic form has generally a relatively good prognosis and the diffuse form a poor prognosis. Although there is a general tendency for the skin sclerosis to progress, the change may be slow and may halt. Other skin manifestations include pigmentation, telangiectases, calcinosis, hyperkeratoses and various forms of ulceration. Recent studies on electron microscopy and biochemical findings in scleroderma skin are described. They indicate the presence of young collagen.