There are two main types of scleroderma, including localized and systemic scleroderma. Localized scleroderma mainly affects the skin, but it may have an impact on the muscles and bones.

"There are two kinds of scleroderma -- localized and systemic -- with the latter often proving to be life threatening," said Neubig, who helped lead the study. "This research shows that by ...

There are two major forms of Scleroderma: localized scleroderma and systemic scleroderma. In localized scleroderma the changes are usually found in only a few places on the skin and muscles.

Fibrocell Science announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track Designation to FCX-013 for the treatment of moderate to severe localized scleroderma. FCX-013 ...