Tag: Renal crisis

Systemic sclerosis, or scleroderma, has a higher mortality rate than other autoimmune connective tissue diseases. While effective treatments have changed the disease landscape, the question remains: what is the number one cause of death in scleroderma? Today, the answer primarily points to severe lung complications.

While the name scleroderma means “hard skin,” its impact extends far beyond the skin. The most severe form, systemic sclerosis, can lead to serious internal organ complications, revealing what diseases do most people with scleroderma develop and emphasizing the need for comprehensive care.