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. 2021 May 5;10:43. doi: 10.12703/r/10-43

Figure 1. Edematous and sclerotic phases of cutaneous systemic sclerosis.

Figure 1.

(A) The edematous phase is characterized by non-pitting edema of the digits and erythematous indurated plaques (stars). (B) The sclerotic phase results when the skin is thickened, resulting in complications such as joint contractures and sclerodactyly. Note thickened skin folds (arrow).