Scleroderma is also sometimes known as systemic sclerosis. It is a chronic connective tissue disorder that affects mostly women – usually between the ages of 30 and 50 years. Scleroderma occurs when there is overproduction and accumulation of collagen in body tissues. This causes areas of the skin and connective tissues to harden and tighten, creating inflammation and pain that can be temporarily reduced by treatment with Endermologie for scleroderma.
TWO TYPES OF SCLERODERMA
- Localised scleroderma
This is limited to the skin and underlying tissue and is sometimes called “morphea”. It usually appears as patches that turn from red to white with a purple-coloured 'halo'. They are usually painless but can be itchy.
- Systemic scleroderma
This form of scleroderma is the most severe because it can affect internal organs, such as the digestive tract, heart, lungs and kidneys, among others.
HOW IS SCLERODERMA TREATED?
There is no cure for scleroderma, so all treatment options are to help manage the symptoms and prevent the condition from worsening and developing complications. A multidisciplinary approach often includes specialists in departments such as dermatology, rheumatology, cardiology & gastroenterology etc.
ENDERMOLOGIE FOR SCLERODERMA
A series of Endermologie for scleroderma provides a natural, non-invasive approach to soften the skin and increase treatment site-local circulation. Although the condition cannot be reversed, Endermologie, when combined with other therapies, will help to ease pain, stiffness and muscle soreness and improve the quality of life for people with scleroderma.
Improvement in the clinical appearance of the lesions, as well as a decrease in their induration and itching. Both clinical examination and objective assessments point to a significant increase in the elasticity of the treated skin.
Improvement in the clinical appearance of the lesions, as well as a decrease in their induration and itching. Both clinical examination and objective assessments point to a significant increase in the elasticity of the treated skin.
