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[Management of digital ulcers from systemic scleroderma].

Camille Francès1, Yannick Allanore, Jean Cabane

  • 1Service de dermatologie-allergologie, AP-HP, Hôpital Tenon, F-75020 Paris, France. camille.frances@tnn.aphp.fr

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Digital ulcers are common in systemic scleroderma but lack a unified management approach. Treatment involves local care, infection prevention, and vasodilators, with advanced therapies for recurrent cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Dermatology
  • Vascular Medicine

Context:

  • Digital ulcers frequently complicate systemic scleroderma.
  • Current management strategies lack a definitive consensus.
  • This condition significantly impacts patient quality of life.

Purpose:

  • To review and synthesize current management approaches for digital ulcers in systemic scleroderma.
  • To highlight evidence-based treatment options and preventive measures.
  • To provide guidance for clinicians managing these challenging ulcers.

Summary:

  • Management includes local wound care, infection prevention, and vasodilating agents.
  • Preventive strategies focus on risk factor elimination and patient education.
  • For severe or recurrent ulcers, endothelin receptor inhibitors or prostacyclin analogs are considered.
  • Surgery may be indicated for significant tissue loss or calcifications.
  • Calcium channel blockers are a mainstay in all treatment regimens.

Impact:

  • Improved understanding of digital ulcer management in systemic scleroderma.
  • Potential for standardized treatment protocols to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Reduced morbidity associated with digital ulcers, such as infection and pain.
  • Enhanced quality of life for patients suffering from systemic scleroderma complications.