What Is Scleroderma?
Scleroderma (sclerosis) is a chronic autoimmune disease. Autoimmune means that the body’s immune system starts attacking body cells, and chronic means that it lasts for a long time, possibly for the rest of the affected person’s life. The disease affects connective tissue, found all over the body, supporting organs, and holding tissues together. Scleroderma leads to progressive skin and organ hardening, which disturbs their functioning.
