L94: Other localized connective tissue disorders
L94.4: Gottron papules
This condition causes the changed areas to look red or bluish. The changed areas are slightly higher than the surrounding skin. Small papules may form, too.
The changed areas occur on the knuckles in particular. However, they can also be found on other areas such as elbows, knees or ankles.
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