Sclerodactyly is a hardening of the skin of the hand that causes the fingers to curl inward and take on a claw-like shape. It is brought on by a condition called systemic scleroderma, or systemic ...

Sclerodactyly is a tightening and thickening of the skin of the fingers as a result of systemic scleroderma. It can cause the fingers to curl inward and the hands to form a clawed shape. Share on ...

Scleroderma is classified as a rare, autoimmune, collagen-vascular disease of unknown etiology that can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Its onset can be insidious or rapid; the symptoms range from ...