Scleroderma

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Canis_lupus
gptkbp:affects gptkb:Skin
connective tissue
gptkbp:associated_with pulmonary hypertension
heart issues
kidney problems
gptkbp:awareness_symbol gptkb:butterflies
gptkbp:caused_by autoimmune response
gptkbp:color purple
gptkbp:complication pulmonary fibrosis
gastrointestinal complications
skin ulcers
calcinosis
esophageal dysfunction
sclerodactyly
cardiac involvement
renal crisis
gptkbp:diagnosis blood tests
clinical examination
skin biopsy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Scleroderma
gptkbp:influenced_by regular exercise
healthy diet
stress management
skin care routines
avoidance of smoking
gptkbp:is_organized_by gptkb:National_Institute_of_Arthritis_and_Musculoskeletal_and_Skin_Diseases
gptkb:Scleroderma_Foundation
gptkb:American_College_of_Rheumatology
gptkbp:prevalence more common in women
onset typically between ages 30 and 50
gptkbp:public_awareness gptkb:June
gptkbp:research_focus improving quality of life
understanding pathogenesis
developing new treatments
gptkbp:risk_factor environmental factors
family history
certain occupations
gptkbp:symptoms gptkb:Raynaud's_phenomenon
joint pain
shortness of breath
digestive issues
thickening of the skin
gptkbp:treatment physical therapy
immunosuppressants
medications for symptoms
gptkbp:type Localized scleroderma
Systemic scleroderma
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:SLE
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6