Scleroderma Treatment
硬皮病治疗
Duration
6-12 months comprehensive program
Recovery
3-6 months for skin softening; ongoing organ monitoring
Savings
~75% vs US
Average savings compared to US prices
Multisystem scleroderma management targeting skin fibrosis, Raynaud's phenomenon, and internal organ involvement. Chinese rheumatology centers combine antifibrotic agents and immunosuppressants with TCM blood-activating therapies that may help improve microcirculation. Treatment programs include vascular assessments, pulmonary function monitoring, and specialized skin care.
Systemic Assessment
Skin score evaluation, nailfold capillaroscopy, pulmonary function tests, echocardiography, and autoantibody profiling
Duration: 2-3 daysImmunosuppressive Therapy
Mycophenolate or methotrexate for skin and lung fibrosis; nintedanib for progressive lung disease
Duration: 3-6 monthsVascular Management
Calcium channel blockers, PDE5 inhibitors, or iloprost for Raynaud's and digital ulcers
Duration: OngoingTCM Blood-Activating Therapy
Herbal formulas to promote microcirculation, reduce fibrosis, and warm meridians (Danggui Sini Tang)
Duration: 3-6 months- TCM blood-activating herbs complement vascular management
- Affordable antifibrotic and immunosuppressive medications
- Comprehensive multiorgan screening and monitoring
- Access to autologous stem cell transplant for severe cases
- Progressive organ fibrosis despite treatment
- Pulmonary hypertension development
- Digital ulceration and infection
- Renal crisis requiring emergency management
Prices shown are approximate ranges for reference only. Actual costs vary by hospital, complexity, and individual patient needs. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical decisions.