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.
Top treatments taken by people for scleroderma*
We currently don't have enough shared data that is made public for this condition.
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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 |
Talk to people with scleroderma
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