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What drugs can cause scleroderma? A guide to drug-induced sclerodermoid reactions

4 min read
While the exact cause of systemic sclerosis (idiopathic scleroderma) is unknown, a growing number of cases have shown that certain medications can trigger scleroderma-like reactions. A variety of drug classes have been implicated, from common chemotherapeutics to newer immunotherapies, making it crucial for patients and clinicians to understand what drugs can cause scleroderma.