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Scleroderma Treatment Abroad

Details of leading clinics and hospitals performing Scleroderma Treatment to foreign patients.

Rambam Medical Center

The Department of Dermatology treats the entire range of skin diseases in both adults and children.

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Scleroderma is treated at Rambam Medical Center

Listed dermatologists:

Prof. Reuven Bergman, MD

Director, Department of Dermatology

Dr. Michal Ramon MD

Attending Physician, Department of Dermatology

Hospital Universitario de San Vicente Fundación

All skin problems are within our field. All the symptoms and changes on the skin fall within the domain of dermatologists.

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Scleroderma is treated at Hospital Universitario San Vicente

Sourasky Medical Center

The Department of Dermatology at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center is among the leading skin care facilities in the world. With over 30,000 patients treated annually and a large internationally trained expert medical staff, the department is the largest and busiest dermatological facility in Israel.

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Scleroderma is treated at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center

Listed dermatologist:

Prof. Eli Sprecher

Dermatology Department Head

Hospital San Jose TecSalud

A JCI accredited hospital, located 150 miles from the border with Texas, United States. The hospital is a full range tertiary care hospital, with five areas of excellence: Cardiology, Oncology, Neuroscience, Organ Transplant and Liver Disease.

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Scleroderma is treated at Hospital San Jose TecSalud

MITERA General, Maternity-Gynecology & Children’s Hospital

Mitera hospital is a specializes hospital for women and children, with comprehensive pediatric, gynecological and maternal healthcare services. It is affiliated with Harvard’s Mass General Hospital for Children and Yale Children’s Hospital.

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Scleroderma is treated at Mitera Hospital

Sevenhills Hospital

SevenHills Group of Hospitals (SHHL) has been delivering Healthcare services at the highest level, since past 25 years. SevenHills Hospital, Mumbai, is a world class integrated Healthcare Delivery System, that provides comprehensive Healthcare...

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Scleroderma is treated at Sevenhills Hospital

Kardiolita Hospital

At Kardiolita Private Hospital, we perform all types of cardiac surgery of various difficulty levels. Our most experienced cardiac surgeons have 40+ years of experience and a record of 5000+ surgeries performed.

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Scleroderma is treated at Kardiolita Hospital

Hospital Médica Sur

Prestigious destination that conducts first class medical procedures.

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Scleroderma is treated at Hospital Médica Sur

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About Scleroderma Treatment

This information is intended for general information only and should not be considered as medical advice on the part of Health-Tourism.com. Any decision on medical treatments, after-care or recovery should be done solely upon proper consultation and advice of a qualified physician.


What is Scleroderma?

This is an uncommon chronic condition characterized by the hard thick skin. In severe cases, it affects the internal organs and blood vessels of the body.


Causes of scleroderma

Scleroderma results from the immune system attacking the tissue under the skin and around blood vessels and internal organs. This causes thickening and scarring of the tissue in the affected areas.


Types of scleroderma
  • Localized scleroderma: This is the mild form of the condition and it just affects the skin. Localized scleroderma can be further classified depending on exactly how it affects the skin.
  • Morphoea: This is characterized by oval patches on the skin that are discolored, and are usually itchy. The patches may be hairless and shiny and may improve after a few years.
  • Linear: This is characterized by thickened skin which occurs in lines along the legs, arms, face or scalp. In some cases, it affects the underlying muscle and bone. It may cause permanent problems like shortened limbs.

Systemic sclerosis
    This form of the condition is more serious and can affect the skin and internal organs. It is further classified into:
  • Limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis: This mainly affects the face, hands and arms. It is characterized by the deposition of calcium nodules on the skin (calcinosis), exaggerated vasoconstriction in the hands( Raynaud's phenomenon), difficulty swallowing( esophageal dysfunction),thickening of the skin in fingers(sclerodactyly), dilated capillaries on hands, face and mucous membranes(telangiectasias).
  • Diffuse systemic sclerosis: This form progresses rapidly and affects the skin and internal organs such as the heart, lungs, kidneys and esophagus.

Signs and symptoms
  • Cardiovascular: Irregular heartbeat, Raynaud’s phenomenon, congestive heart failure, palpitations, and telangiectasis.
  • Pulmonary: Chest pain, shortness of breath, dry persistent cough.
  • Digestive: Bloating, indigestion, gastroesophageal reflux disease, loss of appetite and sicca syndrome.
  • Genitourinary: Kidney failure, scleroderma renal crises, dyspareunia and erectile dysfunction.
  • Musculoskeletal: Carpal tunnel syndrome, muscle weakness, muscle aches and loss of joint range of motion.
  • Others: Hand paraesthesias, headache, fatigue, stroke, calcinosis, weight loss and facial pain.

Treatment
  • Scleroderma has no cure and treatment is aimed at relieving symptoms, preventing worsening of the condition and treating complications.

Common treatments include:
  • Medicine to improve circulation of blood
  • Medicines the reduce the immune system’s activity to slow the conditions progression
  • Medication such as steroids to relieve joint and muscle aches
  • Use of moisturizers on affected skin to relieve itchiness
  • Medications to relieve other symptoms such as heartburn, pain, and hypertension
  • In severe cases surgery may be required to remove hard lumps under the skin or to loosen tight muscles.

Managing scleroderma
  • There are various changes in lifestyle and therapies that can reduce the scleroderma’s impact on your life.
  • Physiotherapy and regular exercise can be done to keep the muscles supple and to loosen tight skin.
  • You can make changes in your home and get equipment to make life easier.
  • You can keep your hands and feet warm by wearing thick gloves if affected by Raynaud’s phenomenon.
  • Eating healthy and balanced foods.
  • Smoking should be stopped to control blood pressure and improve circulation.

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