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Learn About Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

What is the definition of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)?
Systemic sclerosis, also called scleroderma, is an autoimmune disorder that cause the skin to tighten and harden. Systemic sclerosis can also affect the blood vessels, digestive tract, and internal organs.
What are the symptoms of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)?
Systemic sclerosis can be localized, limited, or spread more widely (diffuse). Symptoms of systemic sclerosis include hardening and tightening of the skin; skin thickening; skin swelling; itchiness; skin discoloration; red spots; calcium deposits under the skin; pale, blue, red, painful, or numb fingers and toes (Raynaud’s syndrome); heartburn; difficulty swallowing; bloating; diarrhea; constipation; fecal incontinence; dizziness; shortness of breath; high blood pressure; pulmonary hypertension; swelling in the legs and feet; irregular heartbeat; and heart failure.
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What are the current treatments for Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)?
There is currently no cure for systemic sclerosis. Treatment for systemic sclerosis includes medications such as vasodilators, immunosuppressants, antacids, antibiotics, and pain relievers; physical or occupational therapies; stem cell transplants; and organ transplantation.
Who are the top Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) Local Doctors?
Elite in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
Elite in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

Riverside Physician Services Inc

850 Enterprise Pkwy, Suite 2000, 
Hampton, VA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Chase Correia is a Rheumatologist in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Correia is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Correia is currently accepting new patients.

Robyn T. Domsic
Elite in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
Rheumatology
Elite in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
Rheumatology

UPMC St. Margaret Rheumatology

200 Delafield Road, St Margaret Medical Arts Bldg, Suite 4040, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Robyn Domsic, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy. She completed her medical degree at University of Iowa College of Medicine. Dr. Domsic is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Raynaud Phenomenon, and Scleroma.

 
 
 
 
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Eric Hachulla
Elite in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
Elite in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

CHU Caen

Caen, FR 

Eric Hachulla practices in Caen, France. Mr. Hachulla is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Sjogren Syndrome, Kidney Transplant, and Lung Transplant.

What are the latest Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) Clinical Trials?
Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation With CD34-Selected Peripheral Blood Stem Cells (PBSC) in Patients With Treatment Resistant Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

Summary: The purpose of this study is to determine whether a regimen of high-dose immunoablative therapy will demonstrate safety that is consistent or improved with other published regimens in SSc patients, while maintaining a treatment effect.

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A Phase Ib Study of Nivolumab in Patients With Autoimmune Disorders and Advanced Malignancies (AIM-NIVO)

Summary: This phase Ib trial studies the side effects of nivolumab and to see how well it works in treating patients with autoimmune disorders and cancer that has spread to other places in the body or cannot removed by surgery. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as nivolumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and sprea...