scleredema
/ˌsklɪrɪˈdiːmə/
noun
- A rare skin condition that causes hard, thickened skin, often on the neck, shoulders, and face.
- Scleredema can make it difficult to move the neck and shoulders.
- The patient was diagnosed with scleredema after noticing tight, swollen skin on her upper back.
- Treatment for scleredema focuses on managing symptoms and underlying causes.