The least progressive form of SYSTEMIC SCLERODERMA with skin thickening restricted to the face, neck and areas distal to the elbows and/or knees, sparing the trunk. The CREST SYNDROME is a form of limited scleroderma. The disease or phenotype is limited scleroderma (EFO_1001017). Also known as: Limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis, Scleroderma, Limited, systemic sclerosis, limited.