In a clinical study published by a psoriasis clinic, patience with palmoplantar psoriasis were more likely to develop Dupuytrens contracture . I also have palmoplantar Psoriasis and was curious how many on this forum also have Palm Psoriasis along with DC.

Dupuytren contracture (DC) is a fibrocontractile disease of the palms, while psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease.

The study showed a definite correlation between Palm Psoriasis and DC. Which could in the future alert hand surgeons to look for signs of DC in a patient with palmoplantar P.

I have had palmoplantar Psoriasis for years and the nodes slowly developed in my palms for over 20 years. Much of the research suggests that the immune system has set DC in motion thru Psoriasis.

There has been research recently published in the Scientific Data published by Dermatology Ass. In 2014.
Affiliation
Department of Dermatology, Baylor Research Institute, Dallas, TX, USA.

spanishbuddha:

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If you search back through the forum, psoriasis has been mentioned several times by people developing DD, including cases of palmoplantar psoriasis. PubMed has at least one paper finding statistical correlation http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25196833

Vonmae:

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Very interesting research. I also have psoriasis and was diagnosed at 7 years old with it covering most of my trunk front and back. Also have leukaemia, reynards and lupus as well as the DD and LD. Lots of immune problems going on here.

Vonmae:

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Hi Cherise,

My DD affects all fingers in my right hand and two in my left. I had RT treatment on both hands about 18mths ago. The nodules in right hand have reduced in size and cords have softened but nodule in left hand has grown in size, so a partial response. The LD in my foot presented itself as a large hard nodule about 5 months ago but it is causing quite a bit of pain so I am hoping to have RT on it soon.

My father had dupuytrens in his little finger and his mother was crippled with LD in her feet. My father also had leukaemia and ulcerative colitis (auto-immune disease) and psoriasis is also in his mothers side of family. I forgot to mention I also have the psoriatic arthritis. I reckon I was sure standing in the wrong line when the gene pool was handed out as I am the only one in my family group with these inheriated problems. I learnt the only thing to do is just to try to deal with each problem as it comes along but sure think enough is enough sometimes.

Regards,
Vonmae

Edited 05/15/15 08:50

Hi Vonmae ,

It sounds like you have had more than your share of family betrayal! Nothing worse. That is the kind of stress that can have a serious effect on health issues. The past should be left in the past or it can steal your future. The present is important to stay positive for the future. Live life for what tomarrow can bring, and not for what yesterday has taken away. Every day is a gift... Life is a GIFT.

It's OK to vent, we all need that and to know u chose me thru this forum I appreciate ur confidence & I totally get it!
Ur hubby sounds very loving and kind and great support.

Sometimes we get more on our plates than others. It's what we chose to learn from these trials and how we choose to move on. When it's time to let go of the negatives and learn something new about ourselves our strengths and our own power to heal and be grateful. Yes Grateful, that u have so much more than those who denied u . You have a heart and intelligence and the knowledge to share what you have and never allow negativity in ur life again. I am very sorry about ur mother and father. It's very hard to loose our loved ones. This too will pass! Time has the power to heal. Life is a challenge and has great rewards.

Kind Regards,
Cherise