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They present as multiple small or large bumps characteristically on the heels and wrists. [2] Most are asymptomatic and pain is rare, although some may present with pain before the bumps are noticed. [3] They generally occur bilaterally and display a yellowish to skin-color. [3] They may feel soft or firm. [3] [4]
Panniculitis is a group of diseases whose hallmark is inflammation of subcutaneous adipose tissue (the fatty layer under the skin – panniculus adiposus). [1] Symptoms include tender skin nodules, and systemic signs such as weight loss and fatigue.
Lipedema is a condition that is almost exclusively found in women [3] and results in enlargement of both legs due to deposits of fat under the skin. [2] Women of any weight may be affected [2] [3] and the fat is resistant to traditional weight-loss methods. [4]
Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) is thick leathery skin with exaggerated skin markings caused by sudden itching and excessive rubbing and scratching. [1] It generally results in small bumps, patches, scratch marks and scale. [1] It typically affects the neck, scalp, upper eyelids, ears, palms, soles, ankles, wrists, genital areas and bottom. [1]
Lipodermatosclerosis is a skin and connective tissue disease. It is a form of lower extremity panniculitis , [ 3 ] an inflammation of the layer of fat under the epidermis . [ 4 ]
1 Disorders of the skin. 2 Disorders of the joints. ... Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 ... List of disorders of foot and ankle.
Erythema induratum is a panniculitis on the calves.It occurs mainly in women, but it is very rare now. Historically, when it has occurred, it has often been concomitant with cutaneous tuberculosis, and it was formerly thought to be always a reaction to the TB bacteria.
Bumps under the skin located at pressure points and joints, also called subcutaneous nodules, lipogranulomas, or granulomas; Swollen, painful joints with progressive limitation of range of motion resulting in contracture; Hoarse voice/cry; Other symptoms observed in some individuals with Farber disease include: [5] [3]