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18 gru 2023 · Scleroderma is a condition in which skin symptoms arise from sclerosis, an autoimmune disease that sometimes affects internal organs. Look through pictures here.
8 lut 2023 · Scleroderma commonly affects people 30 to 50 years of age but is found in all ages. Also, women are typically more likely than men to receive a diagnosis of this condition. Types. Three types...
27 lis 2021 · Fact Sheet. Scleroderma Overview and Causes. Introduction. Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease which means that it is a condition in which the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues. The normal role of the immune system is to provide protection from outside invaders such as bacteria and viruses.
15 cze 2024 · People typically get scleroderma between ages 30 and 50. Black people often have earlier onset and are more likely to have more skin involvement and lung disease. Several other combined factors appear to influence the risk of having scleroderma:
• Scleroderma typically strikes between the ages of 25 and 55. • In 95 percent of cases, scleroderma begins with Raynaud Phenomenon (hands and feet abnormally sensitive to cold).
21 mar 2024 · Scleroderma symptoms can include hardening of the skin, joint and muscle pain, digestive issues, swollen hands, and narrowing of blood vessels. Learn about the different types and view pictures to help identify some common symptoms.
Scleroderma may occur at any age, but the symptoms most frequently begin in mid-life (25- 45). The diffuse and limited forms of scleroderma are very rare in children.
