Gougerot–Blum syndrome
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What is Gougerot–Blum syndrome?
Gougerot–Blum syndrome is a skin condition characterized by itchy, small, rust or violet papules that tend to fuse into plaques of various hues. It is a type of pigmented purpuric dermatosis that is predominantly seen in men.
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Data from patients with Gougerot–Blum syndrome, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Data from patients with Gougerot–Blum syndrome, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Who has Gougerot–Blum syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
- 4 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 4 say Gougerot–Blum syndrome is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 0 | |
| 20-29 years | 0 | |
| 30-39 years | 0 | |
| 40-49 years | 0 | |
| 50-59 years | 1 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 2 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 1 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 0 |
These charts show data from Gougerot–Blum syndrome patients who have completed their condition history
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