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Other symptoms of localized scleroderma may include swelling of the fingers, hands, face, forearms, lower legs and/or feet. The skin in these areas eventually becomes hard and thickened, and movement becomes more difficult. Muscles can also become weak and joint stiffness can occur.
Symptoms of scleroderma may be visible, as is the case when the skin is affected, or the symptoms may be invisible, as when internal organ systems are affected. If you have been diagnosed with a localized form of scleroderma, such as linear scleroderma or morphea, click here for more information. Instructions: Select a body component below to see how scleroderma can affect a person's body: Select a body component: (click a component for more info)