Raynaud’s and Digital Ulcers: Biology and Treatment Strategies (2026)

This year, we kicked off Raynaud’s Awareness Month on Feb. 3, 2026, with a FREE, virtual webinar followed by a live Q&A! Presented by Dr. Tracy Frech (Vanderbilt University), this session featured Raynaud’s phenomenon and digital ulcers in systemic sclerosis.

In this presentation, Dr. Frech highlighted what people living with scleroderma should know about:

• Raynaud’s phenomenon and why it occurs in systemic sclerosis
• Common symptoms, risks, and complications
• Screening and diagnosis for Raynaud’s phenomenon
• The link between Raynaud’s and digital ulcers
• Current research and emerging treatment approaches

Following the presentation, Dr. Frech addressed a wide range of audience in a comprehensive live Q&A.

Moderator: Gregory Gordon, MD, JD – Chief Medical Officer, Scleroderma Research Foundation

Presentation originally shared at the 2025 Patient Forum: Collaborating for a Cure; new Q&A from the February 3, 2026, event