Sclerodactyly
Sclerodactyly is a localized thickening and tightness of the skin of the fingers or toes that yields a characteristic claw-like appearance and spindle shape of the affected digits, and renders them immobile or of limited mobility.[3] Sclerodactyly is often preceded by months or even years by Raynaud's phenomenon when it is part of systemic scleroderma.It is generally associated with systemic scleroderma and mixed connective tissue disease, and auto-immune disorders.Localized treatment won't halt systemic disease, but can restore function and cosmetic aspects of the affected digits.In other cases, early treatment while the disease is in the inflammatory stage is much more likely to be successful than on established lesions[citation needed].