Is Systemic sclerosis is a peripheral vascular disease?

Systemic sclerosis, also known as scleroderma, is primarily an autoimmune connective tissue disorder that affects the skin and internal organs, leading to fibrosis and vascular abnormalities. While it can cause peripheral vascular issues, such as Raynaud's phenomenon and digital ulcers, it is not classified as a peripheral vascular disease in the traditional sense. Instead, it encompasses a broader range of systemic effects beyond just vascular involvement.