Scleredema
| Scleredema | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Buschke disease, Scleredema of Buschke, and Scleredema adultorum[1][2] |
| Specialty | Rheumatology, pediatrics  |
Scleredema is a rare,
Diagnosis
The scleredema is usually proposed as a diagnosis based on the appearance of the skin and the patient's medical history. To confirm the diagnosis, the doctor performs a
reticular dermis with thick collagen bundles separated by clear spaces.[6] The patient's blood may be examined for diseases that may appear after the onset of symptoms, such as multiple myeloma.[5]
Treatment
Although many types of medications have been tried as treatments, none of them have been proven effective in treating scleredema. Those treatments, such as
corticosteroids, may benefit the patient, but will not cure their condition. If the affected area is infected, it is usually treated immediately. The symptoms of the condition usually resolve within six months to two years after onset. However, patients whose condition was associated to diabetes may suffer for longer periods of time.[5]
steroids.[7]
