Is scleroderma contagious? Prevention is important

Scleroderma is a systemic disease, but it is not contagious. However, prevention is still necessary. The most common cause of scleroderma is genetics. We must strengthen physical exercise, lead a regular life, combine work and rest, and detect and treat it early.

1. Is scleroderma contagious?

Regarding the question of whether scleroderma is contagious, experts point out that in fact, scleroderma is absolutely not contagious. Scleroderma is an immune system disease, and its pathogenesis is still unclear. But it is definitely a disease caused by problems with the immune system. Therefore, scleroderma will not be transmitted through daily contact, eating at the same table, and even sexual intercourse between husband and wife.

2. Prevention

(1) Primary prevention:

Most people now believe that this disease is likely to be an autoimmune disease caused by genetic factors and persistent chronic infection. Some cases often overlap with systemic lupus erythematosus, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's syndrome, etc. Therefore, people with the above-mentioned risk factors should pay more attention to prevention.

① Remove infected lesions, pay attention to hygiene, strengthen physical exercise, and improve your own immune function.

② Live a regular life, combine work and rest, keep a good mood, and avoid strong mental stimulation.

③ Strengthen nutrition, avoid eating raw and cold food, and pay attention to warming and nourishing.

(2) Secondary prevention:

①Early diagnosis: Diagnosis can be made based on typical skin sclerosis and systemic damage.

② Early treatment: Glucocorticoids or their suspensions can be used for intralesional injections, and physical therapy and physical therapy, such as audio, wax therapy, etc., can be continued to improve limb contracture, increase limb function, or long-term oral vitamin E can be taken.

Is scleroderma contagious? In fact, we can see that scleroderma is not an infectious disease, and its cause is still not very clear. As long as our patients go to the hospital for treatment in time after suffering from scleroderma, they can recover and be discharged from the hospital, and their family members do not need to worry about contracting scleroderma themselves.