PiedRéseau Rive-Sud Heel panniculitis : symptoms and treatments

Heel panniculitis : symptoms and treatments

Inflammation of the panniculus, a fatty layer under the epidermis, causes heel panniculitis, a dermatological disease.

To treat both your heel and your skin, this inflammatory condition frequently necessitates the help of a podiatrist and a dermatologist. However, panniculitis can affect any fatty tissue in your body.

This skin disease can be very uncomfortable and might make it difficult to go about your regular activities. PiedReseau tells you more about this condition and how to fight it.

The development of nodules under the skin is the most common sign of panniculitis. Although benign, these tumors should be constantly monitored.

The nodules, which resemble balls and are sensitive to touch, create abnormalities in the afflicted skin area. Heel panniculitis, for example, can make it difficult to walk about and create a lot of foot pain.

Other symptoms associated with nodules in the foot (…learn more)