REVIEW ARTICLE
Localized Scleroderma: Predisposing and Triggering Factors
Irina Khamaganova*
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2017Volume: 11
First Page: 1
Last Page: 11
Publisher ID: TODJ-11-1
DOI: 10.2174/1874372201711010001
Article History:
Received Date: 11/10/2016Revision Received Date: 30/11/2016
Acceptance Date: 02/12/2016
Electronic publication date: 16/01/2017
Collection year: 2017
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Abstract
The etiology of localized scleroderma remains unclear. The objective of this article is to review different theories of etiology, specifically provocative and predisposing factors for the development of localized scleroderma. The mini-review presents the factors, which may influence the occurrence of localized scleroderma. The genetic predisposition for the development of scleroderma is a relevant characteristic of the disease. Different traumatic factors, viral & bacterial infections, chemical substances, pharmaceutical agents may trigger localized scleroderma. Neoplasia is regarded as a distinct triggering impulse for scleroderma.