Q: My son's hands started to swell more than a year ago, then his fingers and forearms got real hard. Then the skin around his mouth stated to wrinkle. After that he started to have difficulty ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My daughter has recently been diagnosed with scleroderma. Can you tell me what causes it, what treatments are available and whether it is curable? We don’t know what causes ...

Fans of Bob Saget are mourning his death this week. Joining the list of celebs and fans pouring out tributes to the "Full House" TV star and comedian is the Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF).

Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disease involving an overproduction of the protein collagen. Linear scleroderma usually begins as a streak of hardened, waxy, discolored skin on the forehead, an arm, ...