Health
Research shows Cairns a hotspot for rare skin disease, scleroderma – ABC News
Erica Blythe lives in tropical Cairns but a rare autoimmune disease means her fingers often become freezing cold, and researchers are still trying to work out why some people suddenly develop the painful condition.
On a stunning, 28-degree day in Cairns, Erica Blythe steps out of her car dressed in thick mittens, thermals and a polar fleece jumper.
Key points:
- Even the slightest drop in temperature can cause scleroderma sufferers to lose blood circulation
- Researchers have recently discovered a global hotspot for the disease in Cairns, Far North Queensland
- Patients are calling for more research into the disease and are hoping for a cure
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