Eosinophilic fasciitis: A scleroderma-like disorder (often considered to be a localized form of scleroderma) featuring inflammation of the fascia (the thin, sheet-like ... more about Eosinophilic fasciitis.
Eosinophilic fasciitis: A rare disorder where the skin on the limbs become painfully inflamed and looses it's elasticity. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Eosinophilic fasciitis is available below.
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A scleroderma-like disorder (often considered to be a localized form of scleroderma) featuring inflammation of the fascia (the thin, sheet-like connective tissues surrounding the muscles and other body structures) and an abnormally high number of a specific kind of white blood cells (eosinophils). The result of the inflammation may be fibrous buildup in the skin of arms and legs, contractures, and carpal tunnel syndrome. (Source: excerpt from Handout on Health Scleroderma: NIAMS)
Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Eosinophilic fasciitis as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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