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Prayer nodules in Moslem men.

M Kahana, M Cohen, M Ronnen

    Cutis
    |October 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Hyperkeratotic callosities on the legs and forehead were observed in seven Israeli Moslem men. These lesions resulted from repeated trauma during Moslem prayer rituals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Medical Case Reports

    Background:

    • The practice of Islamic prayer involves specific physical postures.
    • Repetitive physical actions can lead to localized skin trauma and subsequent hyperkeratosis.

    Observation:

    • Seven male patients of Israeli Moslem faith presented with distinct hyperkeratotic nodular callosities.
    • Lesions were primarily located on the legs and forehead.
    • Patients were encountered over a two-year period in a dermatology clinic setting.

    Findings:

    • The observed callosities are attributed to repeated trauma sustained during the physical acts of Moslem prayer.
    • Morphologic characteristics of these lesions are described to aid clinical recognition.

    Implications:

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  • Dermatologists should be aware of these specific callosities in the differential diagnosis for patients of Moslem faith.
  • Understanding the link between prayer rituals and dermatologic findings can improve patient care and diagnosis.