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A diagnosis of scleroderma can leave the patient shattered once he fully understands the implications. Joining a support group can be immensely comforting to the patient and to family members, who can cope with the situation in a better way when they know that they are not alone.

For More Information on Scleroderma & Other Related Conditions:-

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Information Clearinghouse
National Institutes of Health
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-3675
Phone: 301-495-4484
Toll Free: 877-22-NIAMS (226-4267)
TTY: 301–565–2966
Fax: 301-718-6366
www.niams.nih

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