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Scleroderma is dangerous and it effects many women of color. Let's stay aware!

Treatment

The treatment for scleroderma depends on what part of your body it is affecting. Your doctor may recommend stretching exercises for your joints, creams for your skin, dietary changes, or treatments to make the red patches on your skin less apparent. Scleroderma has no cure, but symptoms and damage can be reduced.

References: https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/scleroderma#tab-overview

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