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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.
• It’s estimated that there are 300,000 cases of scleroderma in the United States. • Women make up 80 percent of scleroderma cases, but men, young children and teens also get scleroderma. • Scleroderma typically strikes between the ages of 25 and 55. • In 95 percent of cases, scleroderma begins with Raynaud Phenomenon (hands and
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.
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:
9 sty 2023 · Scleroderma is characterized by progressive skin and connective tissue tightening and hardening. It may also affect subcutaneous tissue, muscles, and internal organs. There are five stages of scleroderma symptom development and progression.
3 lut 2022 · The annual incidence of SSc is estimated to be between 0.6 and 5.6 per 100,000 adults and prevalence between 7.2 and 44.3 per 100,000 adults. 1-5 Women are affected between 3.8 and 15 times more frequently than men. 1 The mean age at diagnosis is 33.5 to 59.8 years. 1 Pediatric SSc represents less than 5% of all cases.
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.