
How Is Fat Pad Lost In Palms?

Question: A physician I saw recently noted that I have lost the pad fat in the palms of my hands. I didn't ask him at the time, but since he made note of it each time I saw him I was wondering what this is significant of?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Fat pad is lost when fibrosis is happening In deep tissue.
It can happen in conditions like scleroderma.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Fat pad is lost when fibrosis is happening In deep tissue.
It can happen in conditions like scleroderma.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
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Dr. Naveen Kumar

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