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*
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Fatigue
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Stress
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Pain
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Skin lesions
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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*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 | Proportion | # of patients |
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<20 | 3 | |
20s | 23 | |
30s | 75 | |
40s | 131 | |
50s | 261 | |
60s | 304 | |
70+ | 168 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
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Male | 92 | |
Female | 868 |