Induration
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Induration refers to the abnormal hardening of a tissue, often the skin or the tissue beneath it, which feels firmer to the touch than the surrounding area.
Why it appears: It may result from inflammation, infection, scarring, or a reaction to a blow or an injection, among other possible causes.
How it presents: The area usually feels hard and sometimes tender, and may be accompanied by color changes, local warmth or swelling around it.
Which specialist evaluates it? The general practitioner can perform an initial evaluation and guide the next steps, while the dermatologist studies cases that affect the skin or that do not resolve over time. If you notice a hardening that persists, grows or changes, a professional review helps clarify its origin.
Data on 38 doctors who treat induration
Which specialist treats induration?
Induration, an abnormal hardening of an area of skin or tissue, can be evaluated by a general practitioner or a dermatologist, who will determine the cause. Consult one of these specialists if you notice this change.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in induration
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Karin Ivette Campos Jimenez
Dr. Valeria Becerril Ledezma
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Frequently asked questions
What is induration?
Induration refers to the abnormal hardening of a tissue, often the skin or the tissue beneath it, which feels firmer to the touch than the surrounding area.
Which doctor treats induration?
Induration, an abnormal hardening of an area of skin or tissue, can be evaluated by a general practitioner or a dermatologist, who will determine the cause. Consult one of these specialists if you notice this change.