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Focal scleroderma is not only a cosmetic defect ...

Scleroderma is a disease, the causes of which are not fully understood. There are many theories of the origin of this disease. However, it is noted that infectious diseases (malaria, tonsillitis, influenza, hepatitis, syphilis), prolonged hypothermia (in people of construction professions, for example), trauma (physical and mental), endocrine changes become the main factors provoking the disease.

Scleroderma is limited (focal scleroderma), common (systemic scleroderma) and mixed. The disease can occur in all age groups, but is most often observed in women after 30 years. Focal scleroderma, in contrast to the systemic, affects only the skin and with time taken measures can end in recovery. Systemic is a very serious form of the disease, when the lungs, heart, esophagus and kidneys are affected. Such patients are treated in a hospital.

Focal scleroderma Occurs in the form of plaques of different sizes and shapes that can appear on any part of the body. First appear violet-red or pink-lilac spots, the center of which eventually becomes pale and compacted. At this stage of the disease progression, the spot passes into a plaque having a pale yellow color (ivory), the dermal pattern disappears on it, the surface becomes smooth, waxy. Next, the damage sites atrophy (shrink), the skin loses its sensitivity, elasticity and becomes like a thin tissue paper. She is not capable of sweating the same way as to salo dressing, and her hair does not grow. These symptoms can last indefinitely - several months and even years. Then the center of the spots softens, atrophy occurs and the affected area sinks.

Plaque scleroderma is the most common form of focal scleroderma. The disease begins with the appearance of a cyanotic area on the skin without pronounced compaction. Gradually it pales, and its central part thickens, sometimes reaching a woody density. The skin in this place acquires a whitish-yellow or brilliantly white color. On the periphery of the scleroderma foci, a lilac rim is seen. Sometimes, skin tightening is not observed, but in most cases it extends to a depth of 1-2 cm. Localization of plaque scleroderma is often observed in places that have been most traumatized. Recovering manifests itself in the gradual disappearance of the lilac ring and a decrease in the compaction of the skin replaced by scar tissue. Sometimes plaque scleroderma passes without a trace.

Focal scleroderma: treatment

The success of treating focal scleroderma depends on how much the disease is started, and on the effectiveness of medications. In the first place, it is necessary to eliminate foci of infection. In this case, the use of corticosteroid ointments is advisable . An injection course with penicillin and several courses - lidase (well softens the connective tissue) is prescribed. The course of treatment also includes the intake of vitamin preparations that favorably affect the vessels and capillaries.

After the acute process is removed, the physiotherapy treatment (phonophoresis, for example), therapeutic gymnastics, mud therapy, balneotherapy (coniferous and radon baths) will further improve the condition. Conifers can be treated at home, adding to the bath brewed needle extract (or brewed pine needles, personally assembled). After baths, it is recommended to apply a compress of ichthyol ointment or aloe juice to the affected areas. The procedure is best done at night, fixing the compress with a bandage (in no case is it an adhesive plaster: it can provoke an allergic reaction with the subsequent spread of the disease over the skin).

Focal scleroderma can leave a cosmetic defect for life. Therefore, the prevention of disease (the exclusion of provoking factors, reasonable tempering of the body) or systematic observation of those already ill with it in order to prevent relapse and support therapy are of great importance. It can not be neglected .

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