CREST syndrome

The cutaneous form of systemic scleroderma.
The five features are: CREST

• Calcinosis
• Raynaud’s phenomenon
• Esophageal dysmotility
• Sclerodactyly
• Telangectasia

Calcinosis – calcium deposits in tissue.  Most common form is dystrophic calcification and can be due to any soft tissue damage

Raynaud’s phenomenon – vasospasm of the fingers/toes

Sclerodactyly – thickening and tightness of skin around fingers or toes