Is Scleroderma an Autoimmune Disease?

Immune system problems.
Scleroderma is believed to be an autoimmune disease. This means that it occurs in part because the body's immune system begins to attack the connective tissues.

Is scleroderma serious?

Scleroderma is not contagious, infectious, cancerous or malignant. How serious is scleroderma? Any chronic disease can be serious. The symptoms of scleroderma vary greatly for each person, and the effects of scleroderma can range from very mild to life threatening.

Is scleroderma an immune deficiency disorder?

Doctors don't know what causes scleroderma. It's one of a group of conditions known as autoimmune diseases. These happen when your immune system, which usually protects you from germs, instead causes inflammation of your skin and other organs.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.