Scleroderma

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Also known as:  Systemic Sclerosis

 

Description

Scleroderma is an ailment characterized by persistent hardening and contraction of the body's Connective Tissues - especially the Connective Tissues of the Skin.  It is regarded as an Autoimmune Disease.  Scleroderma is a highly individualized disease - in some cases it causes only very mild symptoms and in other cases it causes life-threatening complications.

 

Prevalence

 Scleroderma affects four times more women than men.

 Scleroderma symptoms generally occur between the ages of 35 and 65.

 

These Substances may Alleviate Scleroderma

Hormones

 Pregnenolone (50 - 100 mg per day) may be of some benefit to Scleroderma patients.  [1]

 

Lipids

 Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) may be useful for the treatment of Scleroderma.  [2]

 

Minerals

 Zinc (orally) may alleviate (localized) Scleroderma.  [3]

 

Peptides

 Carnosine is speculated to be useful for the treatment of Scleroderma (due to its anti-Cross-Linking properties).  [4]

 

Polyphenols

 Curcumin may help to prevent/treat Scleroderma.  [5]

 

Sulfuric Compounds

 Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) (applied topically) may alleviate Scleroderma (where Scleroderma affects the Skin).  [6]

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