Scleroderma

What is scleroderma?

Scleroderma is a rare chronic autoimmune disease characterized by hardening (fibrosis) and vascular abnormalities. It is a multisystem condition that can involve the skin, joints, and internal organs, including the upper and lower digestive tract, lung, heart, and kidneys.

How do members experience scleroderma?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with scleroderma*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

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Top treatments taken by people for scleroderma*

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Who has scleroderma on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 3
20s 24
30s 77
40s 128
50s 266
60s 305
70+ 171

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 92
Female 876
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Chronic Pain,Muscles, Bones and Joints,Skin, Hair, and Nails,Immune, Inflammatory and Infections

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