This site is intended for healthcare professionals

Go to /sign-in page

You can view 5 more pages before signing in

Knuckle pads

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

Authoring team

Knuckle pads is the lay term for a discrete hyperkeratosis of the dorsal aspect of interphalangeal joints in the hands. The area is fibrosed and thickened.

The condition is occasionally familial but more commonly it is caused by trauma. There have been reports of an association with Dupytren's contracture.

Differential diagnoses include:

  • warts
  • occupational callosities
  • granuloma annulare

All forms of treatment have met with little success.

Click here for an example image of this condition


Create an account to add page annotations

Annotations allow you to add information to this page that would be handy to have on hand during a consultation. E.g. a website or number. This information will always show when you visit this page.

The content herein is provided for informational purposes and does not replace the need to apply professional clinical judgement when diagnosing or treating any medical condition. A licensed medical practitioner should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.

Connect

Copyright 2024 Oxbridge Solutions Limited, a subsidiary of OmniaMed Communications Limited. All rights reserved. Any distribution or duplication of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited. Oxbridge Solutions receives funding from advertising but maintains editorial independence.