Knuckle pads in children
A. S. Paller and A. A. Hebert
Knuckle pads occur from benign thickening of the skin, principally the
epidermis, and are occasionally seen in children. Despite the name, knuckle
pads most commonly overlie the proximal interphalangeal joints. They must
be differentiated from a variety of other cutaneous abnormalities. There is
no consistently effective treatment, but knuckle pads have been reported to
resolve spontaneously in children.
