An Overview of Scleroderma Part 1: Breaking it down

Please see part 2 here: An Overview of Scleroderma Part 2: Tr...

Scleroderma is derived from the Greek words, sclero meaning hardness and derma meaning skin, literally meaning hard skin. It is an autoimmune disease that involves overproduction of collagen which results in the hardening, tightening and scarring of skin and internal organs. It affects about 2.5 million people worldwide. This video is Part 1 of 2, in which we will discuss the different forms of scleroderma and the problems associated with each of them, in hope that you will be more informed about this complicated disease.

This video was created by McMaster University students  Nabeelah Khan, Andrew Nguyen, Helen Kim, Tosin Tomiwa, Kosalan Akilan, and Justin Lu in collaboration with the  McMaster Demystifying Medicine Program.

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This video is provided for general and educational information only. Please consult your health care provider for Information about your health.

Copyright McMaster University 2015.

Links for more information on scleroderma:

Scleroderma Society of Ontario

http://www.sclerodermaontario.ca/inde...

Hamilton Scleroderma Group

http://www.hamiltonscleroderma.org/

References:

Pope, J. E., & Johnson, S. R. (2015). New Classification Criteria for Systemic Sclerosis  (Scleroderma). Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America.

Scleroderma Diagnosis - Scleroderma Health Information - NY Times Health [Internet]. 2015. Available from: http://www.nytimes.com/health/guides/...

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