Scleroderma Specialists in Rajouri Garden, Delhi
Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes the body to produce excess collagen, leading to hardening and tightening of the skin and, in more severe…
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Causes of Scleroderma
Caused by an autoimmune process that triggers overproduction of collagen, though the exact trigger remains unknown. Genetic susceptibility combined with environmental exposures such as certain chemicals or silica dust is thought to play a role, and abnormal blood vessel function contributes to symptoms like Raynaud's phenomenon.