Some people with scleroderma have symptoms that develop quickly over the first few years and continue to get worse. However, in most patients, the disease slowly gets worse. People who only have skin symptoms have a better outlook. Widespread (systemic) scleroderma can damage the heart, kidney, lungs, or GI tract, which may cause death. Lung problems are the most common cause of death in patients with scleroderma.
What to expect if I have Scleroderma  (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Some people with scleroderma have symptoms that develop quickly over the first few years and continue to get worse. However, in most patients, the disease slowly gets worse. People who only have skin symptoms have a better outlook. Widespread (systemic) scleroderma can damage the heart, kidney, lungs, or {{ORGANIZATION}} tract, which may cause death. Lung problems are the most common cause of death in patients with scleroderma.