1Junior Resident, Department of Dermatology, Sree Balaji Medical College & Research Institute
2Professor, Department of Dermatology, Sree Balaji Medical College & Research Institute
This study attempts to find out the incidence of Knuckle pebbling in diabetes. Knuckle pebbling is a common dermatological finding of Diabetes mellitus. They are called as Huntley's papules or Finger pebbles.
In this, Knuckles and dorsal fingers show pebbling. They usually come with complain of dryness of hand. Patient may give history of poor glycaemic control. Sand paper like appearance of skin is seen over the knuckles and the interphalangeal joints. It is the cutaneous marker of diabetes.
Diabetes, glucose
