Scleredema

Not to be confused with Scleroderma.
Scleredema
Other namesBuschke disease, Scleredema of Buschke, and Scleredema adultorum[1][2]
SpecialtyRheumatology, pediatrics Edit this on Wikidata

Scleredema is a rare, self-limiting skin condition defined by progressive thickening and hardening of the skin, usually on the areas of the upper back, neck, shoulders and face.[3] The skin may also change color to red or orange. The disease was discovered by Abraham Buschke. Although the cause of scleredema is unknown, it is usually associated with a disease, usually diabetes,[4] a viral illness or strep throat.[5] It is usually not fatal, but it may cause death if the disease spreads to the internal organs.[3] It may also cause an infection.[5]

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  4. ^ Meguerditchian, C; Jacquet P; Béliard S; et al. (November 2006). "Scleredema adultorum of Buschke: an under recognized skin complication of diabetes". Diabetes and Metabolism. 32 (5): 481–484. doi:10.1016/S1262-3636(07)70307-5. PMID 17110904.
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