Noun
A disease of adults, characterized by a diffuse rigidity and hardness of the skin.
Source: Webster's dictionaryApproximately 5–10% of all diffuse cutaneous scleroderma patients develop renal crisis at some point in the course of their disease. citation Patients that have rapid skin involvement have the highest risk of renal complications. Source: Internet
As scleroderma progresses, esophageal involvement from abnormalities in decreased motility may worsen due to progressive fibrosis (scarring). Source: Internet
At the same time, unfortunately, however, these drugs may worsen swallowing difficulties associated with scleroderma. Source: Internet
Another common cause includes scleroderma, a skin condition that develops from scar tissue or as a result of a recent vaccination. Source: Internet
Dianne Broadway, his wife, lived 14 years with scleroderma, a chronic tissue disease that causes the skin to harden. Source: Internet
She suffers from scleroderma, an auto immune disease that hardens her skin and damages major internal organs, but the condition has not hindered her inner drive. Source: Internet