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Piezogenic wrist papules: a common and asymptomatic finding
1Department of Dermatology, University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill 27514.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
|March 1, 1991
Summary
Piezogenic wrist papules are common, affecting 86% of individuals studied. These papules are a normal finding, not linked to hereditary conditions or connective tissue defects.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Medical Research
Background:
- Piezogenic papules are small skin elevations.
- Their occurrence on the wrist is less documented than on the feet.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe piezogenic wrist papules.
- To determine the prevalence of wrist and pedal papules.
Main Methods:
- Examination of 29 individuals.
- Documentation of piezogenic papule presence.
Main Results:
- 86% of participants had piezogenic wrist papules.
- 76% of participants had piezogenic pedal papules.
- Piezogenic papules are common and nonhereditary.
Conclusions:
- Piezogenic wrist papules are a frequent finding.
- These papules do not indicate underlying connective tissue disorders.