Facial telangiectatic mats in CREST syndrome.
CREST SYNDROME
The CREST syndrome is a less severe form of systemic scleroderma.
- Anticentromere antibodies are most characteristic of CREST but may also be found in systemic scleroderma patients.
Clinical
- Calcinosis cutis
- Raynaud's phenomenon
- Esophageal dysfunction
- Sclerodactyly
- Telangiectasias
Treatment
Treatment of CREST syndrome and scleroderma is mostly handled by the rheumatologist. The telangiectasias, especially of the face may be considered for treatment with the pulsed dye laser.
Facial Telangiectasias or telangiectatic mats.
Telangiectasias of the hands in scleroderma.
Raynaud's phenomenon in a patient with CREST syndrome.
Sclerodactyly or induration and sclerosis of the skin of the fingers occurs. The skin is smooth and shiny, and the fingers tapered.
Digital ulcers occur in both CREST syndrome and in scleroderma.
Digital ulcers occur in both CREST syndrome and in scleroderma.
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Facial telangiectatic mats in CREST syndrome.
