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Medical Conditions - Crest Syndrome

Crest syndrome, a less severe form of scleroderma (autoimmune disease), is characterized by calcium skin deposits, spasms of the fingers and toes on exposure to cold, stress, or illness, and painful or numb fingers and toes. Treatment options include medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, immunosuppressive drugs, and physical therapy.

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CREST Syndrome - Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

CREST syndrome is a limited or less severe form of scleroderma. Read this article to know more about this condition.

3 min readOctober 5, 2022