Diabetic dermadrome
Diabetic Dermadrome
Diabetic dermadrome (pronunciation: /ˈdaɪəˌbiːtɪk ˈdɜːrməˌdroʊm/) is a term used to describe a range of skin conditions that can occur in people with diabetes.
Etymology
The term "diabetic dermadrome" is derived from the words "diabetes", a chronic metabolic disease characterized by high levels of glucose in the blood, and "dermadrome", a term used in dermatology to describe a group of skin conditions that are associated with a particular disease or condition.
Related Terms
- Diabetes: A chronic disease that affects the body's ability to use blood sugar for energy.
- Dermadrome: A term used in dermatology to describe a group of skin conditions that are associated with a particular disease or condition.
- Dermatology: The branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases.
- Glucose: A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.
Conditions Associated with Diabetic Dermadrome
Diabetic dermadrome can include a variety of skin conditions, such as:
- Diabetic dermopathy: This is the most common skin condition in people with diabetes. It appears as small, round, brown patches on the skin.
- Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum: This is a rare skin condition that causes raised, shiny, yellow-brown patches on the skin.
- Diabetic bullae: These are blisters that can occur in people with diabetes. They are usually painless and heal on their own.
- Eruptive xanthomatosis: This condition causes firm, yellow, pea-like skin growths.
- Digital sclerosis: This condition causes thick, tight skin on the hands and fingers.
Treatment
Treatment for diabetic dermadrome involves managing the underlying diabetes and treating the specific skin condition. This can include using topical creams, taking oral medications, or undergoing light therapy.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Diabetic dermadrome
- Wikipedia's article - Diabetic dermadrome
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