Wellssyndrome - For Patients
Understanding, Empowering Knowledge, Inspiring Hope
What is the Wells Syndrome?
Wells Syndrome, also known as eosinophilic cellulitis, is a rare skin condition characterized by recurrent episodes of skin inflammation and swelling. It typically presents as red, swollen, and tender areas on the skin, often with a background of eosinophilia, which is an elevated level of eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) in the blood.
The exact cause of Wells Syndrome is not fully understood, but it may be associated with various conditions, including infections, allergies, or systemic diseases. Treatment usually involves corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and manage symptoms.
Our Mission is Your Hope
Our goal with this website is to raise awareness about this condition, provide a platform for affected individuals to access new insights, and facilitate ongoing discussions within groups, with the hope that a cure or effective therapy for the condition will eventually be found.
Global Prevalence of Wells Syndrome
The exact number of known cases of Wells Syndrome (eosinophilic cellulitis) worldwide is difficult to determine due to its rarity and the possibility that many cases may go undiagnosed or unreported. Wells Syndrome is so uncommon that comprehensive global data on its prevalence is lacking.
Medical literature often documents cases through individual case reports or small studies, making it challenging to estimate the precise prevalence. Overall, only a few hundred cases have been documented. It is believed that Wells Syndrome is extremely rare in the general population, but accurate numbers are hard to come by.
