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.
Who has Scleroderma at PatientsLikeMe?
- 111 patients have this condition
- 5 New patients joined this month
- 57 say Scleroderma is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 96% | Females |
|---|---|
| 4% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 13 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 10 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 15 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 12 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 14 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 2 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 72 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 3 |
These charts show data from Scleroderma patients who have completed their condition history