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Dupuytren's Disease - Prevention

Dupuytren's disease, an abnormal thickening of tissues in the palm, cannot be prevented. It may be a genetic disorder, passed from parents to children. You may be able to lower your chances of getting the disease by not smoking cigarettes or drinking alcohol.2

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Last Updated: April 03, 2006
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