What is a rare disease that attacks the internal organs?: Unpacking Systemic Sclerosis
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Affecting an estimated 50 to 300 people per million, systemic sclerosis (SSc), also known as scleroderma, is a rare autoimmune disease that attacks the internal organs by causing an overproduction of collagen. This condition can lead to widespread scarring and thickening (fibrosis) that can severely impact organ function and quality of life.
