ISN Photo Repository: Gangrene, Left Fingertip

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Systemic Scleroderma: Gangrene in Fingertips

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Contributed by Robyn

Gangrene

Severe cases of systemic scleroderma and Raynaud's (as well as other illnesses) may cause a total lack of blood supply to the extremities. When this happens, necrosis (death of tissue) and gangrene may set in, sometimes making it necessary to have the affected part(s) amputated.

Gangrene sets in more frequently among scleroderma patients who smoke or use caffeine, because such substances further constrict blood vessels.

Related Links

ISN Photo Repository: Gangrene in Fingertips (Enlarged). ISN.

Gangrene and Amputations. ISN.

ISN Photo Repository (Main Page).

ISN Photo Repository: Finger Ulcers.

Raynaud's: Treatments: Severe Cases. ISN.

Skin Involvement: Digital (Finger) Ulcers. ISN.

Scleroderma and Symptom Photos Wanted for ISN Photo Repository

We want photos of scleroderma symptoms to post on this web site or use in our printed materials to illustrate symptoms such as Morphea, Linear, Sclerodactyly (hardened fingers), Raynaud's, Calcinosis, Telangiectasia (etc). If you have any form of scleroderma or related illnesses and photos of your symptoms that you'd be willing to donate to the ISN Photo Repository, please email JPG files to webmaster@sclero.org. International Scleroderma Network.