What makes Dupuytren’s contracture worse?

There are several factors that may contribute to the progression of Dupuytren’s contracture, including:

• Age: The condition is more common in people over the age of 50, and the risk of developing it increases with age.
• Genetics: Dupuytren’s contracture tends to run in families, suggesting that genetics may play a role in the development of the condition.
• Alcohol consumption: Some studies have suggested that heavy alcohol consumption may increase the risk of developing Dupuytren’s contracture.
• Diabetes: People with diabetes may be more likely to develop Dupuytren’s contracture.
• Occupational factors: People who do a lot of hand-intensive work, such as manual labour or repetitive hand movements, may be at higher risk for developing the condition.

It is important to note that the exact cause of Dupuytren’s contracture is not fully understood, and more research is needed to determine the factors that may contribute to its development and progression.

Treatment for Dupuytren’s contracture may include physical therapy, injections of medications to soften the affected tissue, or surgery to remove the excess collagen.