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Scleredema also known as Buschke disease scleredema of Buschke and scleredema adultorum is a rare self-limiting skin condition defined by progressive thickening and hardening of the skin usually on the areas of the upper back neck shoulders and face. The skin may also change color to red or orange. The disease was discovered by Abraham Buschke. Although the cause of scleredema is unknown it is usually associated with a disease usually diabetes a viral illness or strep throat.