Dupuytren contracture (sometimes also called Dupuytren disease) is a genetic disorder that makes the tissue under the skin of your palms and fingers thicken and tighten. Small bumps (nodules) grow on …

Instead, you can wait to see if Dupuytren contracture progresses. You may wish to follow the progression with a tabletop test, which you can do on your own. Treatment involves removing or …

Dupuytren's Disease is a benign proliferative disorder characterized by decreased hand function that begins as a painless nodule and can progress to form diseased cords and contractures of the palm …

Dupuytren's is usually first detected when lumps of tissue, or nodules, form under the skin in the palm. This may be followed by pitting (deep dents) on the surface of the palm as the diseased tissue pulls …

Dupuytren contracture (also called Dupuytren disease) is an abnormal thickening of the skin in the palm of your hand at the base of your fingers. This thickened area may develop into a hard lump or thick …

Feb 27, 2025 · These nodules might feel tender to the touch, but they’re usually not painful. The thickening of the skin usually happens very slowly. You don't need treatment unless your symptoms …

Formation of a nodule or nodules occurs in the early proliferative stage of the disease and is the pathognomonic lesion of Dupuytren's contracture. Nodules form due to proliferation of fibroblasts in …

Jul 18, 2025 · Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition that causes nodules, or knots, to form underneath the skin of your fingers and palms. It can cause your fingers to become stuck in place. It most...

Dupuytren's disease begins with nodules in the palm, often in line with the ring finger. The nodules are sometimes uncomfortable on pressure in the early stages, but the discomfort almost always …

After their initial growth, the small nodules or cords typically keep their size for about 5 – 6 years. Then the contraction process starts to bend the fingers. It is usually only at this late stage that patients …