Piezogenic papules
| Piezogenic papules | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Painful fat herniation, piezogenic pedal papules Juvenile aponeurotic fibroma[3] |
| Treatment | None[3] |
| Frequency | Common[1] |
Piezogenic papules are protrusions of fat that form within the subcutaneous tissue of the skin.[1] They are typically found on the heels or wrists.
Signs and symptoms
They present as multiple
Cause and risks
The bumps are caused by pressure.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is by its appearance.
Treatment
Generally, no treatment is required.[3] They usually disappear when pressure is relieved; avoidance of prolonged standing, taping foot, compression stockings, heel cups, padding devices.[1]
Epidemiology
Piezogenic papules are relatively common; in one small population-based study, the prevalence was found to be 76%.[1] The same study found that it was not unusual to demonstrate the bumps when pressing a person's wrist.[1]
History
The term was first coined by W. B. Shelley and Rawnsley, who first described them in 1968.[5][6]
See also
- List of cutaneous conditions
References
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- ^ from the original on 2022-01-14. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- ^ "Piezogenic papules images | DermNet". dermnetnz.org. Archived from the original on 2 October 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ISBN 978-1-9751-7449-1.
- PMID 5694945.