Necrobiosis Lipoidica Diabeticorum​

I.          Definition:
 
Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum is a rash, which usually occurs on the legs.  This rash is more common in women.
 
 
II.  Cause:
 
·           Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum usually occurs in patients with diabetes.
 
·           The exact cause in not known.
 
 
III.  Treatment:
 

• Treatment of necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum is difficult.

 

• Sometimes necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum responds to topical cortisone preparations. 

 

• Cortisone injections can also be used to treat necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum.  These are more effective than cortisone creams.

 

• Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum usually goes through stages of activity and inactivity.  One is not able to predict when the condition will flare.

 

• Ultraviolet light treatment has been found to control this condition when it is flaring.  This treatment is available in our office.

 

• A baby aspirin each day may help necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum.