Did You Know!
A Rare Disorder Can Make Skin Turn Hard Like Wood
A little-known condition called scleredema can cause the skin to gradually thicken and harden until it feels almost wooden. Unlike common dry skin or eczema, this disorder affects deeper connective tissues beneath the skin’s surface. In severe cases, the stiffness can even limit movement in the neck, shoulders, or back. Researchers have linked some forms of the disease to diabetes and immune system dysfunction.
