Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases D – G Diabetes and the skin January 31, 2025 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms Bacterial infections: Red, swollen, painful areas on the skin. Boils, folliculitis, and infected nails are common. Fungal infections: Red, itchy rashes often with scaly patches. Frequently found between the toes and in skin folds. Diabetic dermopathy: Round or oval brownish spots on the skin, usually on the lower legs. Necrobiosis lipoidica: Thickened, red patches […] Read more » Bacterial infections Diabetes and skin Diabetic bullae Diabetic dermopathy Diabetic foot Dry skin Fungal infections Necrobiosis lipoidica Skin infections
Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases L – O Necrobiosis Lipoidica March 1, 2024 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms Necrobiosis lipoidica is a rare skin condition often associated with diabetes. It is characterized by thin, inflamed patches of skin, primarily appearing on the lower legs. Symptoms may include: Red or brown patches on the skin, usually on the lower legs. The patches can develop into shiny areas with a purple border. Painful ulcers […] Read more » Atrophic skin Chronic skin disease Connective tissue inflammation Necrobiosis lipoidica Necrobiosis Lipoidica treatment Painless skin lesion Poor wound healing Red-brown spots on legs Skin disorder in diabetes Yellow skin discoloration