bone, joint, and muscle disorders
Eosinophilic Fasciitis
Treatment of Eosinophilic Fasciitis
Corticosteroids . Treatment of eosinophilic fasciitis should be started as early as possible to prevent scarring, tissue loss (atrophy), and contractures. Corticosteroids: Uses and Side Effects do not cure tissue that is already atrophied and scarred. Doses are gradually reduced, but corticosteroids may need to be continued at low levels for a few years. Immunosuppressive drugs (such as Contractures and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome may need to be treated surgically. Physical Therapy (PT) may help decrease and prevent more contractures. Doctors continue to monitor people by doing blood tests so that, if a blood disorder develops, it can be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. (see Prevention ) and vaccines against common infections such as 