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Knuckle pads from boxing

L Kanerva1

  • 1Section of Dermatology, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Topeliuksenkatu 41 aA, FIN 00250 Hel-sinki, Finland. lasse.kanerva@occuphealth.fi

European Journal of Dermatology : EJD
|July 31, 1998
PubMed
Summary
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Boxer's knuckle pads are painful callosities on the knuckles caused by repetitive trauma. This case highlights common traumatic skin injuries in athletes.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Sports Medicine
  • Athletic Injuries

Background:

  • Repetitive physical activity can lead to various skin injuries in athletes.
  • Understanding these conditions is crucial for prevention and management.

Observation:

  • A 21-year-old male boxer developed painful, hyperkeratotic, and fissured knuckle pads.
  • The condition resulted from consistent boxing training over six months.

Findings:

  • Boxer's knuckle pads represent a specific type of traumatic skin injury.
  • This case is one example of numerous athlete-specific skin conditions, including jogger's toe and runner's rump.

Implications:

  • Recognizing and diagnosing these sports-related dermatoses is important for athletes and clinicians.
  • Further research into the biomechanics and prevention of such injuries is warranted.