The following explains who has a higher risk of developing scleroderma. Gender: Women are more likely than men to get most types of scleroderma. One type, linear morphea, occurs about equally in men ...

When scleroderma affects the skin and sometimes the underlying tissue, a person has localized scleroderma. Morphea (more-fee-uh): People see 1 or a few patches of thickened skin, which are usually red ...

Although developmental origins have been hypothesized, evidence points to LS as a systemic autoimmune disorder, as there is a strong correlation to family ... Note several other patches of morphea on ...

Studies have reported cases of people developing autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus after undergoing gastric bypass surgery. But research is mixed as to whether there’s a link.

Autoimmune diseases are a pathophysiological state wherein immune responses are directed against, and damage, the body's own tissues (autoimmunity). Common examples of autoimmune disease include ...

Although Mary has lupus, the issues relate to those with myositis as well, or any other autoimmune disease. When a diagnosis of an autoimmune disease is made, there can be a flood of emotions. While ...

A team of international scientists has uncovered the genetic underpinnings of a rare, inherited autoimmune disorder, according to a study recently published in Science Translational Medicine.

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which antibodies block communication between nerves and muscle, resulting in weakness of the skeletal muscles. It can cause double vision ...

At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty ...