Scleroderma includes both limited and systemic forms, and usually the disease is well controlled for long-term survival.
Scleroderma can be categorized into limited and systemic scleroderma based on the extent of lesion involvement. Limited scleroderma lesions are mainly confined to the skin and generally do not affect life expectancy.
Systemic scleroderma not only invades the skin, but also involves internal organs. Timely and effective treatment can block new skin and organ involvement, resulting in remission of the disease and a return to normal life, and long-term survival is usually possible.
However, if scleroderma develops complications in the internal organs, such as heart failure, renal failure, pulmonary fibrosis, etc., the prognosis may be affected or even life-threatening.
The appearance of scleroderma, it is recommended to actively seek medical attention, follow the doctor’s instructions standardized treatment, so as not to delay the condition.