On June 29, World Scleroderma Day is celebrated to sensitize to the population and the medical community about the early diagnosis, treatment and scientific research of scleroderma, as well as to provide solidarity to patients who suffer from it.

Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by abnormal growth of connective tissue, which gives shape to tissues and keeps them strong. It can cause inflammation, pain and stiffness in organs, muscles and joints.

We can all contribute in biomedical research progress. If you wish you can donate the left over material after diagnosis obtained during the treatment process (blood samples, biological liquids and tissue) for carrying out biomedical research without causing you any additional inconvenience. There is a network of biobanks managing human biological samples for biomedical research.