What Is Scleroderma?
3. Genetic Factors
Most scientists say that genetic and environmental factors play an essential role in having scleroderma. However, more research is required to identify the responsible genes.
Still, the incidence of scleroderma is high in families having autoimmune diseases in general. It is inherited, not contagious. This means that a person from a family with a history of scleroderma is more likely to get it.
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