International Scleroderma Network (ISN) at sclero.org

We provide stellar global research, support, education and awareness for scleroderma and related illnesses, such as pulmonary hypertension,
with over 5,000 pages in 23 languages for medical professionals and consumers alike. Here's how we can help you:

Stellar Medical Information

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Worldwide Scleroderma Experts.

What is Scleroderma?

What is Scleroderma? It is a rare form of arthritis. Various types of it can affect the skin, blood vessels, and/or internal organs.

Autoimmune/Arthritis Diseases

Similar Skin Diseases

Scleroderma Symptom Photos

ISN Photo Repository:

Video Tour of SCLERO.ORG!

Video Tour of SCLERO.ORG explains how we can help you deal better with scleroderma and related illnesses.

Newsroom

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Newsletter. Join today!

Get our free Sclero e-Newsletter! Our membership newsletter is free with timely and helpful medical and support information. Just enter your email address, that's all!.

Brochures

What is Scleroderma? brochure is available in: English, Español, and Japanese.

School Reports

School Report Resources. Raise awareness by doing a school or university report on scleroderma, by using these materials, which includes a History of Scleroderma.

Books

We have published a tremendous book series, based on this web site. If you like this site you'll love our books!

Voices of Scleroderma Volumes 1, 2 and 3, by the nonprofit International Scleroderma Network!

Heartfelt, Personal Support

Forums, Blogs, Chats, Videos

Sclero Forums offers free daily online support, blog, chats, photo gallery and videos!

(Espanol/Spanish) TV Video

(Espanol/Spanish) Síntomas característicos de la esclerodermia. Francisco Castellanos, presidente de la Asociación de esclerodermia, habla en CST sobre algunos síntomas de esta patología, entre otros, el cambio de coloración en los dedos de las manos y los pies. También, el especialista Gustavo Nasswetter, explica por qué la esclerodermia se presenta más frecuentemente en las mujeres. CST, NTN24. (Also see: Francisco Castellanos and Asociación Colombiana de Esclerodermia) Posted 08/11/10.

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Support Groups

U.S. Support Groups

Worldwide Support Groups

ISN Affiliate Support Groups:

— Colombia

— Finland

— Philippines

— Trinidad & Tobago

— United Kingdom

— Venezuela

Patient & Caregiver Stories

Personal Stories. Over 900 heartwarming and inspiring stories, linked to and from related medical symptom pages.

Phone Hotline

Ask for our free info packet!

1-800-564-7099 (Toll Free U.S.)

1-952-583-5735

Email Support

English Inquiry Form

Español Inquiry Form

Italiano Inquiry Form

Donate or Shop

Donate or shop for scleroderma awareness bracelets, books, brochures, can koozies!

Donate Your Used Vehicle to our Scleroderma Nonprofit! Free towing. Fast service. We accept cars, trucks, motorcycles, snowmobiles and boats! Call Toll Free 1-877-537-5277. Donate for "ISN".

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Translations (23 languages!)


Arabic	Kannada
Chinese	Korean
Deutsche	Magyarul
Español	Malay
Français	Nederlands
Greek	Polski
Hebrew	Português
Hungarian	Romana
Indonesian	Russian
Italiano	Tamil
Japanese	Turkish

ISN Medical Advisory Board

Dr./Prof.	Country
Catoggio, Luis	Argentina
Distler, Oliver	Switzerland
Foster, C. Stephen	U.S.
Lin, Hsiao-Yi	Taiwan
Mahmud, Tafazzul	Pakistan
Matucci-Cerinic, Marco	Italy
Molitor, Jerry A.	U.S.
Mueller-Ladner, Ulf	Germany
Mouthon, Luc	France
Pope, Janet	Canada
Sato, Shinichi	Japan
Seibold, James R.	U.S. (Chair)
Simms, Robert	U.S.
Van den Hoogen, Frank	Netherlands

Scleroderma Research Funding

We support vital, top notch, peer-reviewed international research. Donate to scleroderma research.

About the ISN: How to Contact Us

Over 75 global virtual volunteers run the ISN!

ISN Representatives Profiles: Who we are.

ISN Representatives by Teams

How to Volunteer.