Piezogenic pedal nodules of young children and their parents

Abstract

Introduction: Skin of atlets foot is open on constant effect of disadvantageous outword factors, which could be reason of illnesses in this area. Very ofen incidence disease is Piezogenic Foot Nodules (PN) These papules represent herniations of subcutaneous fat through the collagen matrix of the reticular dermis. Suggests that as many as 10% to 20% of the population may be affected with both symptomatic and asymptomatic lesions. Painful piezogenic papules are reported more frequently in women than in man. Among athletes they appear mainly at the marathon runners and valleybol players. Trauma may also initiate the formation of pedal papules. These are soft, skin collored, typically asymptomatic, medial heel papules and nodules, appear on the side of the heel, ussualy the medial aspect, when the subject is standing and disappear when weight is taken off the foot. Papules may be painful when there is herniation of fat into the dermis with a resultant reduction in dermal thickness. They could concern one or both feet. Ussually there are plural changes. There is no satisfactory medical or surgical treatment.Aim: The aim of work is presentation family occurrence of PN.Material and methods: Research concerned 50 children (girls and boys) in age about 5,5 years.Results: Incidence of PN observed at 16 % children and 22.06% in check up group (5 children). In children and parents group 100% changes concerned heels. Pain reportered only 4 parents (5,88%).Conclusions: Appearance skin changes during fat ill on Piezogenic Nodules is connected with doing more activity. Painful papules can limit participation in sports and may affect occupational activity.

Keywords

• skin diseases
• children
• foot