How is scleroderma treated?

There’s no treatment for scleroderma, but you can manage the symptoms with:

• NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen or aspirin to ease swelling and pain.
• Steroids and other drugs to control your immune response. These can help with muscle, joint, or internal organ problems.
• Drugs that boost blood flow to your fingers
• Blood pressure medication
• Drugs that open blood vessels in the lungs or prevent tissue from scarring
• Heartburn medication

You can try:

• Exercise for better health
• Skin treatment, including light and laser therapy
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Stress management
• If severe organ damage happens, organ transplantation