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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

Arthritis
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Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(G) Very specific problems
Subject
  • Medicine » Skin
  • Society » Local
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    Language
    English
    Last update
    Dec 3, 2024