Piezogenic pedal papules in two family members.
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.
Gibney
M D
MD
Division of Dermatology, Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center, Missouri, USA.
Glaser
D A
DA
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