Unilateral Palmar Callus and Irritant Hand Eczema – Underreported Signs of Dependency on Crutches
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https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2018.031Keywords:
Leg amputees, Crutches, Mechanical forces, Hyperkeratosis, Friction, Cheiropompholyx, Palmar skinAbstract
Leg amputees who can’t use prostheses and patients with arthritis are often dependent on crutches. Their chronic use can exert significant friction forces. The palmar skin will respond by forming a hyperkeratotic callus. We report for the first time unilateral palmar callus formation caused by friction from using crutches. Another possible adverse effect is the triggering of irritant contact dermatitis by the handholes of crutches. We report two cases with hand dermatitis due to the chronic dependence on crutches and discuss treatment options.Downloads
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