Can Diabetic Dermopathy Be Reversed?
There's No Specific Treatment for Diabetic Dermopathy. Some Lesions May Take Months to Resolve, While Others May Take More Than a Year. There Are Other...
There's no specific treatment for diabetic dermopathy. Some lesions may take months to resolve, while others may take more than a year. There are other instances where lesions may be permanent. You can't control the rate that lesions fade, but there are steps you can take to manage the condition.
Can diabetic dermopathy go away?
Shin Spots (Diabetic Dermopathy)
High blood sugar from diabetes damages small blood vessels and causes these brownish patches. These roundish, rough spots often appear on your shins. Dermopathy is usually harmless and should fade away in 18 months or so.
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How long does diabetic dermopathy last?
Diabetic dermopathy: This 55-year-old man has had diabetes for many years. The spots are often brown and cause no symptoms. For these reasons, many people mistake them for age spots. Unlike age spots, these spots and lines usually start to fade after 18 to 24 months.
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