DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 76-year-old woman in good health, although I am overweight. I was recently diagnosed with CREST syndrome. I’m finding it difficult to learn more about this autoimmune disease.

Diffuse scleroderma (extensive skin thickening proximal to the elbows and knees along with internal organ involvement) Scleroderma sine sclerosis (Raynaud's phenomenon and internal involvement without ...

Most people with scleroderma have autoantibodies. Several scleroderma-specific antibodies have been identified. These can help with diagnosis and give insight into the type of disease you may ...

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Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 76-year-old woman in good health, although I am overweight. I was recently diagnosed with CREST syndrome. I’m finding it difficult to learn more about this autoimmune disease.