eosinophilic fasciitis

GPTKB entity

Statements (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:healthcare_organization
gptkbp:affects gptkb:skincare_product
subcutaneous tissue
gptkbp:associated_with eosinophilia
gptkbp:caused_by gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:complications joint pain
muscle weakness
permanent skin changes
gptkbp:current_use gptkb:motorcycle
gptkb:dermatomyositis
gptkbp:demographics more common in adults
rare in children
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:1980s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label eosinophilic fasciitis
gptkbp:is_a_route_for eosinophil infiltration
fibrosis of fascia
involves immune system
gptkbp:premiered_on sudden
gptkbp:research clinical trials
ongoing studies
new treatment options
gptkbp:risk_factor autoimmune diseases
certain medications
infections
gptkbp:scholarships gptkb:Educational_Institution
support groups
online forums
gptkbp:social_responsibility variable
blood tests
biopsy
lymphedema
neoplasms
cellulitis
rare condition
more prevalent in women
can improve with treatment
incidence not well defined
may lead to complications
gptkbp:symptoms pain
swelling
thickening of the skin
gptkbp:treatment corticosteroids
immunosuppressive drugs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:interleukin-5
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5