Treatment for juvenile systemic sclerosis of children / 中国小儿急救医学

ABSTRACT

Juvenile systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a chronic connective tissue disease characterized by symmetrical thickening and hardening of the skin,associated with fibrous changes in internal organs.In the last years,several therapies have showed promising beneficial effects in the treatment of SSc.We summarized the recent advances in the anti-inflammation and immunosuppressive therapy,treatment of SSc related vascular diseases,anti-fibrosis therapy as well as prospective treatments.