Scleroderma: Prevention & Expectations (Progressive Systemic Sclerosis)

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Alternate Names : Progressive Systemic Sclerosis

There is no known way to prevent scleroderma.

There is no cure for scleroderma at this time. In a minority of people, problems involving the organs can cause:

kidney failure

lung problems

Death may result from gastrointestinal, heart, kidney, or lung involvement.

Scleroderma is not contagious and poses no risk to others.

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Author: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Reviewer: Barbara Mallari, RN, BSN, PHN
Date Reviewed: 08/06/01

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