The word “scleroderma” means “hard skin” and is believed to be caused by an overproduction of collagen. Like most forms of Myositis, it is considered a chronic autoimmune disease primarily …

Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) is the most common overlapping disease with myositis. It is a progressive disease of skin and connective tissue (cartilage, bone, fat, and the tissues that support …

Scleromyositis, is an autoimmune disease (a disease in which the immune system attacks the body). People with scleromyositis have symptoms of both systemic scleroderma and either polymyositis or …

Systemic sclerosis and autoimmune myositis are both associated with decreased quality of life and increased mortality. Their prognosis and management largely depend on the disease subgroups. …

Jan 28, 2025 · Muscle involvement in systemic sclerosis (SSc; scleroderma) was previously thought to be relatively uncommon. However, it is increasingly recognized as a major contributor to the …

When the inflammation reaches the muscles of scleroderma patients, it is called “scleromyositis”. Scleroderma patients frequently report weakness, which may be due to a variety of causes (e.g., skin …

Oct 20, 2019 · Primary RP is ideopathic, while secondary RP is most commonly with associated connective tissue disorders such as scleroderma, vasculitis, myositis or lupus. The arteries can …

June is Scleroderma Awareness Month and an opportunity to highlight another frequently-seen overlap with Myositis. The word “scleroderma” means “hard skin” and is believed to be caused by an …

Jun 1, 2025 · Systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients with myopathy have poorer clinical outcomes, reduced quality of life, and higher morbidity. Detection of SSc-associated myopathy is challenging due to the …

While idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, or myositis, are thought to be the most common type of muscle disease seen in systemic sclerosis, we highlight four cases where unique clinical findings and …