What Is Systemic Scleroderma?
8. Who Is More Likely To Be Affected by This Condition?
Systemic scleroderma is a rare condition that affects only a small percentage of the U.S. population. However, researchers estimate that, for every seven people with the disease, six are most likely women. For unknown reasons, systemic scleroderma is four times more likely to affect women than men.
The condition is more likely to develop in people between the ages of 35 and 50, although children and seniors may also develop the disease. Essentially, systemic scleroderma is still widely misunderstood because of a lack of available knowledge and research opportunity.
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