Myth: It’s easy to diagnose scleroderma.
Truth: It’s difficult to diagnose scleroderma because it shares many symptoms with other autoimmune conditions. Noticing a rapid thickening of the skin can make it easier to properly diagnose, but often scleroderma can go undiagnosed or even misdiagnosed.
Myth: You can “catch” scleroderma from someone else.
Truth: Scleroderma is not contagious.
Myth: Scleroderma can be cured
Truth: Unfortunately, scleroderma is not curable. However, there are treatments to help manage symptoms and reduce progressive damage. Treatment varies from person to person.
If you think that you have scleroderma, it’s important to see a doctor right away to determine whether you have the disease.
If you have scleroderma you should begin to receive treatment as soon as possible.