Reducing Your Risk of Scleroderma

June 10, 2008 - 7:30am

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Reducing Your Risk of Scleroderma

Because researchers have such a limited understanding of the cause of scleroderma, there are no known ways to reduce your risk of developing the condition.

References:

Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine. 15th ed. McGraw Hill; 2001.

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases website. Available at: http://www.niams.nih.gov/ .

Scleroderma Foundation website. Available at: http://www.scleroderma.org/ .

Last reviewed August 2008 by ]]>Ross Zeltser, MD, FAAD]]>

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.