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Juvenile Scleroderma
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Juvenile Scleroderma
This page was written by Shelley Ensz and has not yet been medically edited. See disclaimer.
What is Juvenile Scleroderma?
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Overview
When any form of scleroderma (either localized or systemic) occurs in children, it is also called Childhood Scleroderma or Juvenile Scleroderma. (Also see: Types of Scleroderma)
Juvenile Scleroderma
The localized forms of scleroderma (such as Linear and Morphea) are most common in children. However, any type of scleroderma can onset during infancy or childhood, including systemic forms such as diffuse and limited.
Books for Juvenile Scleroderma
Books for Juvenile Scleroderma features the ISN's Voices of Scleroderma book series, which is base on our www.sclero.org web site! ISN.
Experts for Juvenile Scleroderma
Juvenile Scleroderma Experts. It is very important to consult a scleroderma expert for the proper diagnosis and treatment of scleroderma, because it is a rare disease. Treatments are better at preventing progression than healing any damage that has already occurred. ISN.
Prognosis for Juvenile Scleroderma
Prognosis for Juvenile Scleroderma. Localized scleroderma, such as linear, morphea, en coup de sabre, do not reduce a person's life expectancy. For children with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), such as diffuse or limited/CREST, the survival rate is better for those who have adult onset. ISN. (Also see: Types of Scleroderma)
Overview
Prognosis: Localized (Linear/Morphea)
Prognosis: Systemic (Diffuse/Limited)
Research on Juvenile Scleroderma
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Patient and Caregiver Stories about Juvenile Scleroderma
Allen's Mom: Son has Scleroderma With his tightness of skin he has a very hard time bending, walking up the stairs and for the most part he cannot walk for more than a few minutes without his legs giving out...
Anita G: Localized Scleroderma This also started as a small spot that I thought was insignificant, but as time went on, it grew, along with my symptoms...
Chris S: Mother of Linear Morphea Patient Whatever it was, I knew it should not be there...
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