{"id":7163,"date":"2022-12-22T14:29:09","date_gmt":"2022-12-22T08:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/?p=7163"},"modified":"2024-02-05T16:09:10","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T10:39:10","slug":"all-about-diabetes-dermopathy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/all-about-diabetes-dermopathy\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Questions About Diabetes Dermopathy- Answered!"},"content":{"rendered":"

You may be surprised to know that diabetes also significantly impacts our skin<\/a>. Studies show that almost <\/span>50% of people<\/span><\/a> living with diabetes will develop some form of dermatoses, which is a general term used to describe any skin defect or lesion on the skin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the most common presentations of skin lesions is Diabetes Dermopathy, found in <\/span>7-70% of people with diabetes<\/span><\/a> and is more common in men over 50 years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we will take a deeper look into diabetes dermopathy and answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the condition. Let\u2019s start with the basics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Diabetes Dermopathy?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Diabetes dermopathy is identified by round or oval skin lesions that are reddish or brownish. Although they are found anywhere on the body, they tend to develop along bony parts, especially on the shins (the bony front part of your lower leg). <\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2018s why diabetes dermopathy is also called <\/span>pigmented pretibial patches or diabetes shin spots<\/b>. The lesions are surrounded by a reddish discoloration (erythema) which is more prominent in people with fair skin and usually involves the face, neck, hands, and feet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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