Balo’s disease is most common among Asian people, especially people from China and the Philippines. Adults are more likely to get it than children, and it can affect both men and women. People ...

People who receive a Balo disease diagnosis and treatment early can live for many years, even up to 14 years or more. However, for some, it can be much shorter.

In people with BCS, ... Al Ashi AK, et al. (2022). A rare case of Balo concentric sclerosis, a subtype of tumefactive multiple sclerosis, in a 40-year-old male: Case report.

While Balo's disease frequently causes severe impairment or death within months, an increasing number of people are surviving or experiencing spontaneous remission with no further symptoms.