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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.
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