Why Does Induration Happen?

Skin induration is a deep thickening of the skin that can result from edema, inflammation, or infiltration, including by cancer. Diagnosis of skin induration is made by palpation (feeling the area) and assessing whether the raised area has a hard, resistant feeling.

What causes induration during inflammation?

Inflammation is caused by the abnormal accumulation of certain white blood cells including eosinophils in the fascia. Eosinophilic fasciitis eventually causes the skin to swell and slowly thicken and harden (induration).

What does induration of a wound mean?

Induration - Abnormal hardening of the tissue caused by consolidation of edema, this may be a sign of underlying infection. Erythema - Redness of surrounding tissue may be normal in the inflammatory stage of healing.