This invention relates to the field of
pharmaceutical technology, and particularly to the application of thiostrepton in the preparation of drugs for the prevention and treatment of scleroderma. The application of thiostrepton provides a new treatment approach for a wide range of scleroderma patients, offering clinicians and patients more options. For scleroderma patients intolerant to immunosuppressants, thiostrepton can provide topical, oral, or injectable treatments, avoiding the toxic side effects of immunosuppressants. Thiostrepton can be chemically synthesized, making it less expensive than biological agents. Furthermore, as a
drug, it has been approved for use in animals, with fewer and milder side effects.