What Is CREST Syndrome?
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Our skin needs to have the right balance between tightness and elasticity. If it is too tight then it will limit our flexibility, and this is exactly what can happen in people that have CREST syndrome. Patients with the condition can find that the skin on their fingers and toes becomes so tight that it is difficult for them to move their digits.
This occurs because, as mentioned, the body is releasing more collagen than usual, thus increasing the collagen structure in the skin. Not only can this make it hard for patients to bend their fingers, it can also be quite sore.
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