Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Scleroderma with Secondary Infection: A Case Report

Abstract

Scleroderma (systemic sclerosis or SSc) is a connective tissue disease of unknown cause, characterized by skin and visceral organs fibrosis and microvascular abnormalities. The prevalence of these patients is relatively low with 50-300 cases per 1 million population and the incidence of 2.3-22.8 cases per 1 million population per year. The risk for women is higher than men with a ratio of 3:1 and majority age 30-50 years. Diagnosis is based on clinical features and investigations. Management in patients to reduce or eliminate complaints and improve organ function but cannot cure patients.