Diabetic dermopathy is a common skin manifestation in people with diabetes mellitus. They are round/oval-shaped lesions with reddish/brown appearance occurring in the shin, due to which they are termed as ‘Shin spots’. More than 50% of people living with diabetes can develop diabetic dermopathy with older individuals having a long-standing history of diabetes being more susceptible to this condition.
In this video, Dr. Subhankar Chowdhury, a senior endocrinologist, provides valuable insights regarding the skin manifestations of diabetes as well as the causes and topical management of diabetic dermopathy.
