Is your finger slowly curling forward over the course of the past few months? Is there a thickening or hardening of the skin in your palm? Has it been progressively getting worse? You may have Dupuytren’s disease.
A Dupuytren’s contracture is a tightening of the tissue in your palm called fascia caused by this disease. Over time, the tightening becomes worse and you may notice your fingers curling into your palm.
Causes and Risk Factors
This disorder is seen mostly in patients ages above 40. Other risk factors include those born of northern European ancestry, and those being treated with certain medications for seizure disorders, alcoholism, HIV, and diabetes.
