A 52-year-old female is diagnosed with scleroderma. Which complication results in skin ulcers to the fingers and nail shedding?
A) Cutaneous vasculitis
B) Raynaud phenomenon
C) Cellulitis
D) Candidiasis

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Raynaud phenomenon is a common complication of scleroderma that leads to reduced blood flow to the extremities, causing skin ulcers and nail shedding due to ischemia.

A 52-Year-Old Female Is Diagnosed with Scleroderma