What does Andy mean? Andy [andy] as a name for girls has its root in Greek, and the meaning of the name Andy is manly, virile. Andy is an alternate form of Andrea (Greek): from the word andreia. Associated with: greek.
Blood tests for scleroderma are done by drawing blood from the vein that is put for further testing. The test helps in detecting the presence of autoimmune and antinuclear antibodies. Sometimes, there might be certain other tests that may be carried along with the blood tests to determine the accuracy of the results.
This leads to tissue damage and high blood pressure. There are two types: Localized scleroderma mainly affects the skin. There are two kinds of localized scleroderma: 1  Morphea: This involves hard, oval-shaped patches on the skin. 2  They start out red or purple and then turn whitish in the center.3  Sometimes, but not often, this type can affect blood vessels or internal organs.here are two kinds of this as well: 1  Limited scleroderma: It comes on slowly and affects the skin of the face, hands, and feet. 2  It can also damage the lungs, intestines, or esophagus, the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. 3  This is sometimes referred to as CREST syndrome.