The Role of the Multidisciplinary Health Care Team in the Management of Patients with Systemic Sclerosis.

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare connective tissue disease characterised by immune dysfunction, vascular damage and fibrosis affecting the skin and multiple internal organs. The clinical spectrum of SSc is wide and its manifestations may lead to severe morbidity and mortality, in addition to a great impact on patients' quality of life. Due to the multifaceted clinical manifestations of SSc, its management requires a combined expertise of different medical specialists to guarantee an adequate disease control and prevent organ complications.

Evaluation of the effectiveness of a hyperoxidized oil-based medication in the treatment of skin lesions: observational study.

Aim: Aim of the study was to demonstrate the effectiveness, in the management of recalcitrant wounds, of a hyperoxidized oil-based gel with film-forming and protective functions.

Methods: The study involved 50 patients with recalcitrant not infected and/or necrotic chronic ulcers. All patients had 0.