ISN Photo Repository: Finger Ulcers, Left Hand

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Systemic Sclerosis, which is most commonly called scleroderma (SD), affects everyone differently. Just because something is listed here does not mean an individual patient will ever experience it. Also see About Scleroderma

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Systemic Scleroderma: Digital Ulcers, Left Hand

Digital (Finger) Ulcers are on the knuckles in this photo.
Digital ulcers may occur singly, or in batches, on the hands or feet.
Property of ISN Photo Repository. Contributed by Cindy G.

Scleroderma and Raynaud's can cause painful ulcers on the fingers or toes, which are known as digital ulcers. Most people try several methods of dealing with finger ulcers before settling on the system that works best for them. But remember, no treatment for finger ulcers should be undertaken without the supervision of a physician — it's very important to treat finger ulcers properly, to prevent complications such as serious infection, gangrene or possible amputation.

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Scleroderma and Symptom Photos Wanted for ISN Photo Repository

We want photos of scleroderma symptoms to post on this web site or use in our printed materials to illustrate symptoms such as Morphea, Linear, Sclerodactyly (hardened fingers), Raynaud's, Calcinosis, Telangiectasia (etc). If you have any form of scleroderma or related illnesses and photos of your symptoms that you'd be willing to donate to the ISN Photo Repository, please email JPG files to webmaster@sclero.org. International Scleroderma Network