necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum

nec·ro·bi·o·sis li·poi·d'i·ca

, necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticoruma condition, in many cases associated with diabetes, in which one or more yellow, atrophic, shiny lesions develop on the legs (typically pretibial); characterized histologically by indistinct areas of necrosis in the cutis.

nec·ro·bi·o·sis li·poi·di·ca

, necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum (nek'rō-bī-ō'sis li-poyd'i-kă, dī-ă-bet'i-kōr'ŭm) A condition often associated with diabetes, in which one or more yellow, atrophic lesions develop on the legs.

necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum

A skin disease marked by necrotic atrophy of connective and elastic tissue. The lesions have a central yellowish area surrounded by a brownish border and telangiectases and usually present on the anterior surface of the legs. The disease is commonly found in people who have had diabetes mellitus for many years. Beginning as 1 to 3 mm papules or nodules, the lesions enlarge to become waxy or shiny round plaques that are reddish brown at first and later become yellow atrophic lesions. Synonym: diabetic dermopathy

Patient care

Infection and, occasionally, ulceration result when an affected area is traumatized. A variety of treatments have been tried for patients who find the rash unsightly; none are definitively effective. The patient also should be taught methods for protecting legs and other affected areas from injury. Graduated compression stockings should be worn, and the legs should be rested frequently.

necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum

necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum

nec·ro·bi·o·sis li·poi·d'i·ca

nec·ro·bi·o·sis li·poi·di·ca

necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum

Patient care

necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum

Synonyms for necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum

noun skin disease marked by thin shiny patches (especially on the legs)

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