Dermatosclerosis
- Addison's keloid
- Localized scleroderma
- Morphoea
Nature
This form of scleroderma occurs on the face and hands, where it produces scar tissue that tightens the skin, thickening it and making joints ache. It can be fatal.
Incidence
Scleroderma attacks 14 people per million, and 80% of the victims are women.
Broader
Aggravates
Related
Metadata
Database
World problems
Type
(G) Very specific problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
Content quality
Yet to rate
Language
English
1A4N
J1179
DOCID
12011790
D7NID
143471
Last update
Dec 3, 2024
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