title: Piezogenic pedal papules in two family members.
abstract: Piezogenic pedal papules are small, occasionally painful, fat herniations that become apparent when weight is placed on the heel. Although the cause is unknown, hereditary factors may play a role. This is the second report of two family members with this condition.
authors.affiliation: Division of Dermatology, Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center, Missouri, USA.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Gibney
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Glaser
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003240:Connective Tissue Diseases / Q000235:genetics* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000235:genetics* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010146:Pain; D011312:Pressure; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000235:genetics* / Q000503:physiopathology; D016474:Weight-Bearing