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*

Who has scleroderma on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 2
20s 18
30s 75
40s 138
50s 261
60s 296
70+ 146

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 89
Female 853