Skin Thickening Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Rosacea

thickening • Facial swelling There are four types of rosacea, and patients may experience characteristics of more than one type at the same time: • Erythematotelangiectatic [healthhub.sg]

Skin thickening: In some cases of rosacea, the skin might thicken and enlarge from excess tissue, resulting in a condition called rhinophyma. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

[…] include: • Facial flushing • Persistent facial redness • Bumps and pimples • Visible blood vessels • Eye irritation • Burning or stinging • Raised red patches (plaques) • Skin [healthhub.sg]

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Ichthyosis Vulgaris

Symptoms may include any of the following: Dry skin, severe Scaly skin ( scales ) Possible skin thickening Mild itching of the skin The dry, scaly skin is usually most severe [nlm.nih.gov]

As older skin cells build up on the skin’s surface, the skin thickens and becomes scaly. [wederm.com]

It may occur along with other skin problems including atopic dermatitis, asthma, keratosis pilaris (small bumps on the back of the arms and legs), or other skin disorders. [nlm.nih.gov]

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Acanthosis Nigricans

Acanthosis nigricans (OMIM ID % 100600) is a dermatosis characterized by velvety hyperpigmentation, skin thickening, and papillomatosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Clinically, AMN is characterized by rapidly progressive symmetrical skin thickening and hyperpigmentation of the intertriginous areas with peripheral acrochorda. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Upon skin examination, velvety skin with hyperpigmentation and thickening were observed, especially involving periscrotal areas, armpits, neck, abdominal wall, and lumbar [abstracts.eurospe.org]

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Dermatitis

It is often darker than the surrounding skin, thickened (lichenified) and much scratched. An in-between state is known as subacute eczema. [dermnetnz.org]

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Mucopolysaccharidosis

MPS are clinically characterized by short stature, mental retardation, multiple dysostoses, cardiovascular/digestive anomalies, ocular impairments, and skin thickening. [hindawi.com]

Thickened skin and mild changes in facial features, bone, and skeletal structures become noticeable with age. Growth in height usually stops by age 10. [en.wikipedia.org]

skin, enlarged organs such as liver (hepatomegaly) or spleen (splenomegaly), hernias, and excessive body hair growth. [en.wikipedia.org]

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Systemic Scleroderma

Patients were divided into those who had no skin thickening (ssSSc) and those who had skin thickening only distal to elbows or knees and/or of the face (IcSSc) during their [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Indications for Testing Individuals with skin thickening of the fingers that extends proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joints should be tested for SSc. [arupconsult.com]

Progressive skin thickening and organ damage decrease. [scleroderma.ca]

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Acromegaly

(sebaceous glands) causing oily skin, thickening of the skin, skin tags (growths) Sleep apnea Widened fingers or toes, with swelling, redness, and pain Other symptoms that [nlm.nih.gov]

Hands and feet become enlarged; facial features are exaggerated as the jaw lengthens and the nose and forehead grow thicker; the skin thickens; and most internal organs enlarge [britannica.com]

[…] joint Large bones of the face, large jaw and tongue, widely spaced teeth Large feet (change in shoe size), large hands (change in ring or glove size) Large glands in the skin [nlm.nih.gov]

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Diffuse Scleroderma

[…] symptoms - fatigue, weight loss, pruritis Skin thickening - no or minimal progression Skin thickening - rapid progression, usually reaching peak involvement within 2 years [barts.wikia.com]

METHODS: Diffuse cutaneous SSc patients older than 16 years of age evaluated at the University of Pittsburgh within 2 years of the first evidence of skin thickening between [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A rapid onset form of SYSTEMIC SCLERODERMA with progressive widespread SKIN thickening over the arms, the legs and the trunk, resulting in stiffness and disability. [connects.catalyst.harvard.edu]

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Mucopolysaccharidosis 2

thickening, claw and shortened fingers (bradydactyly) with painless nodules. [amhsr.org]

Thickened skin and mild changes in facial features, bone, and skeletal structures become noticeable with age. Growth in height usually stops by age 10. [en.wikipedia.org]

Additional dermatological findings include hypertrichosis, thickened skin, and multiple Mongolian spots. Hypertrichosis may result in synophrys. [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Ichthyosis

As older skin cells build up on the skin’s surface, the skin thickens and becomes scaly. [wederm.com]

Symptoms Dry skin, severe Scaly skin ( scales) Possible skin thickening Mild itching of the skin The dry, scaly skin is usually most severe on the legs. [nicklauschildrens.org]

Symptoms may include any of the following: Dry skin, severe Scaly skin (scales) Possible skin thickening Mild itching of the skin The dry, scaly skin is usually most severe [medlineplus.gov]

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Sclerodactyly

Principal changes include skin thickening, accumulation of collagen, and atrophy of the surrounding tissues with fibrosis. [symptoma.com]

This phase is then sometimes followed by skin thickening, and then skin hardening. It can eventually lead to hands that are stiffened into a claw, and immovable. ISN. [sclero.org]

Initial changes include skin thickening and dermal sclerosis, as a result of fibroblast activation, and accumulation of collagen and skin vessel damage, resulting in damage [symptoma.com]

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Eosinophilic Fasciitis

We describe a woman who presented with unilateral progressive skin thickening. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Examination of a full-thickness skin biopsy revealed an inflammatory process and fascial changes consistent with eosinophilic fasciitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract Eosinophilic fasciitis presents with skin thickening involving the extremities, and sparing the hands. Raynaud's phenomenon is usually absent. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Localized Scleroderma

Morphea is a condition characterized by skin thickening. [sharecare.com]

There are thickened scar-like oval patches of skin from 1- 20 cm or more in diameter. [childrens.com]

Last Updated On January 23, 2017 By Morphea is a rare skin condition wherein certain areas of skin get thickened and dry forming lesions. [diseasespictures.com]

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Atopic Dermatitis

Skin thickening and plaque formation is dependent on habitual scratching. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Common symptoms include: Dry, scaly skin patches Small bumps that open and ooze (weep) a clear fluid when scratched Skin redness and swelling Skin thickening (with chronic [massgeneral.org]

Epidemiology Frequency Atopic dermatitis is the most common inflammatory skin disease in children, affecting up to 17% of the pediatric population in the United States, with [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Scleredema Adultorum

The progression of skin thickening halted with no apparent correlation to immunosuppressive therapies or chemotherapeutic agents. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Implications for Rehabilitation Rehabilitation professional should suspect scleredema in patients with diffuse skin thickening where hands and feet are spared Essential reactivating [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Patient had sore throat and fever, 10 days prior to the onset of skin thickening, which subsided with antibiotics. [ijdvl.com]

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Congenital Ichthyosis

As the cells are TGM1 deficient, like those of a patient with lamellar ichthyosis, they form abnormal, thickened skin. [ichthyosis.org.uk]

Patients with HI are born with profoundly thickened skin. Rigidity of the skin results in marked ectropion, everted lips and distorted nose and ears. [phillyderm.org]

The term "ichthyosis" is derived from Greek and means "fish disease", referring to the dry, thickened, scaling skin that characterises the condition. [checkorphan.org]

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Rhinophyma

Grade 1: prominent follicular openings with no skin thickening Grade 2: prominent follicular openings with mild skin thickening Grade 3: prominent follicular openings, skin [dermnetnz.org]

Surgical treatment Techniques used to improve the cosmetic appearance of rhinophyma include: Dermaplaning ( excision of thickened skin by shaving off the surface) Dermabrasion [dermnetnz.org]

Rhinophyma is a skin condition affecting the nose in which the skin is thickened and the sebaceous (oil) glands are enlarged. [dermnetnz.org]

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Diffuse Palmoplantar Keratoderma

Skin thickening may also affect knuckles, knees and elbows. [dermnetnz.org]

With time (2-3 years), the skin thickens and becomes shiny or waxy in appearance. [dovemed.com]

Abstract Palmoplantar keratoderma (PPK) is a congenital or acquired disorder characterized by the abnormal thickening of the skin of the palms and soles. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Autosomal Recessive Pachydermoperiostosis

Patients present with joint pain, limb enlargement, skin thickening and finger clubbing. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pachydermia (54%) was mild and mostly limited to palms and sole; cutis vertigis gyrata, blepharoptosis and severe skin thickening were never observed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

thickening. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Limited Cutaneous Systemic Scleroderma

If severe, skin thickening may lead to problematic ischemic/traumatic ulcerations over the distal fingertips or DIP or PIP joints. [rheumaknowledgy.com]

Many people with CREST syndrome have Raynaud's phenomenon for years before skin thickening starts. [diseases.emedtv.com]

Her 8-year history of SSc was characterized by severe Raynaud’s phenomenon with digital ulceration, skin thickening of the extremities, upper gastrointestinal involvement, [jrheum.org]

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Ichthyosis and Male Hypogonadism

Most microscopic studies of acquired ichthyosis exhibit hyperkeratosis (thickened skin) with a ... [glutenfreeworks.com]

Treatment with oral retinoids encourages shedding of the grossly thickened skin. [mendelian.co]

Granular layer is markedly thickened and contains coarse keratohyaline granules. Electron microscopy : Perinuclear haloes. 31. [slideshare.net]

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Stasis Dermatitis

As stasis dermatitis progresses, skin thickens, and sores may break open and ooze excess fluid [source: VisualDXHealth ]. [health.howstuffworks.com]

[…] or legs Development of ulcers and sores in the weak skin area Pain in the legs Cracks in the affected region of the skin Thickened skin in the affected leg region Formation [hxbenefit.com]

To treat these symptoms, keep skin from becoming too dry by bathing less frequently, using a mild soap, drying the skin carefully and applying moisturizer [source: Mayo Clinic [health.howstuffworks.com]

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X-Linked Ichthyosis

Dermatological examination revealed that the skin over the patient's entire body was dry and coarse, with thickening and scaling of the skin in the extensor side of the extremities [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The thickening skin leads to a hardening and eventual cracking of the thickened skin, forming the characteristic pattern of scales. [transcend7.com]

About Ichthyosis Ichthyosis is a group of inherited skin disorders that are characterized by dry, flaky, thickened, or cracked skin. [disabilitycarecenter.org]

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Elephantiasis

People with lymphedema are prone to bacterial infections that can lead to a mobility-limiting condition where the skin thickens and hardens. [unitingtocombatntds.org]

thickening) Scrotal swelling in men Pain Diagnosis Laboratory testing of blood samples There is a new rapid diagnostic test which detects the presence of the filarial worm [drasatrust.org]

The skin was thickened, hyperpigmented, and fissured. She had a history of multiple abdominal cellulites. She underwent an abdominal lipectomy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Plantar Callus

As a result, the skin under this bone thickens like a rock in your shoe. [footandanklespecialistsofmarin.com]

There are different types of painful calluses (thickened skin) which develop on the toes and feet. [totallyfeet.net]

[…] a podiatrist cutting away some of the thickened skin using a scalpel to relieve pressure on the tissue underneath. [askboard.com]

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Dupuytren Contracture

thickens. [campbellclinic.com]

When the tissue under the skin thickens and forms a rope-like cord in the palm, it’s known as Dupuytren’s contracture. [factsonhand.com]

It starts with pitting and thickening of the palmar skin and underlying subcutaneous tissue, with loss of mobility of the overlying skin. [patient.info]

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Contact Dermatitis

Mild to severe itching and/or burning of the vulva Vulvar redness and swelling Skin thickening A raw feeling due to irritation A feeling of dampness from the outer vulvar [drexelmedicine.org]

thickening. [ada.com]

skin surface which "weeps" due to chronic irritation. [drexelmedicine.org]

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Scleroderma

Raynaud's phenomena, finger skin thickening, interstitial lung disease, and positive anticentromere antibody findings indicated systemic sclerosis (SSc). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] extent and severity of skin thickening. [uofmhealth.org]

RESULTS: A 43-year-old woman presented acute erythematous discoloration and skin thickening concerning face, neck, trunk, abdomen, and the four limbs, predominantly in proximal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Lichen Simplex Chronicus

The itching leads to scratching and rubbing, which causes thickening of skin. The thickened skin is itchy, which causes more scratching and, thus, more skin thickening. [skinsight.com]

With progressive scratching, this inflamed area of skin follows a cyclic pattern that leads to a severe thickened, scaly and dry patch of skin. [alphaveinclinic.com]

If you scratch constantly your skin will start to thicken. Your thickened skin itches further, which leads you to scratch more, causing more thickening. [top10md.com]

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Vulvitis

Other symptoms signifying an inflaming vulva may include: rash ulcer burning redness swelling soreness tenderness skin thickening vaginal discharge scaly appearance small [healthblurbs.com]

They include redness and swelling, itching or burning, blisters, sore scaly thickened skin, white patches (if chronic) and more. What are vulvitis care options? [nicklauschildrens.org]

skin cracks thick, white patches blisters that break & form a crust The primary stage for getting your vulvar area “scooch prone” irritation under control is to identify its [healthblurbs.com]

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