What is Dercum's disease?
Dercum’s disease, also known as adiposis dolorosa, is a rare disorder characterized by multiple, painful growths consisting of fatty tissue, called lipomas. They mainly occur on the trunk, the upper arms and upper legs and are found just below the skin.
Who has Dercum's disease at PatientsLikeMe?
- 16 patients have this condition
- 1 New patient joined this month
- 11 say Dercum's disease is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 87% | Females |
|---|---|
| 13% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 3 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 0 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 1 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 3 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 0 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 7 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 1 |
These charts show data from Dercum's disease patients who have completed their condition history