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Prevalance of Scleroderma: Estimates for the number of people in the United States with systemic sclerosis range from 40,000 to 165,000. By contrast, a survey that included all scleroderma-related disorders, including Raynaud's phenomenon, suggested a number between 250,000 and 992,500.bout prevalence and incidence statistics: The term 'prevalence' of Scleroderma usually refers to the estimated population of people who are managing Scleroderma at any given time.
Scleroderma is an ongoing, progressive, autoimmune disease that attacks the connective tissues of the body. Scleroderma means hardening of the skin, and is a potentially serious disease in some cases.There are two types of scleroderma.ocalized scleroderma is the milder form of the disease and affects the skin and musculoskeletal system. Systemic scleroderma is generally more serious and can affect connective tissues in many parts of the body, including the lungs, heart digestive tract, blood vessels, and kidneys, as well as the skin.