Seen in the image is diabetic dermopathy. This is a skin condition most frequently found in the lower legs and appears as hyperpigmented patches or depressed plaques. About 15-40% of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus have diabetic dermopathy.Source: http://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com.ezp-prod1.hul.harvard.edu/content.aspx?bookid=685§ionid=45361296&jumpsectionID=45372607 (Access Medicine)
Seen in the image is diabetic dermopathy. This is a skin condition most frequently found in the lower legs and appears as hyperpigmented patches or depressed plaques. About 15-40% of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus have diabetic dermopathy.
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