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Necrobiosis lipoidica (NL)

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This is a dermatological condition that is associated with diabetes mellitus in 50% of cases. It occurs in women three times more frequently than in men, usually in young adults or in early adult life.

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  • affects about 0.3-1.2% of diabetic patients, the majority of whom have type 1 diabetes (2)

Reference:

  • British Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease 2005; 5(1):37-41.
  • Duff M et al. Cutaneous Manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus.Clin Diabetes. 2015 Jan; 33(1): 40-48.

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