Diabetic dermopathy is the most common skin condition occurring in up to 70% of patients with diabetes mellitus. It is known to have a strong association with microangiopathic complications. Diabetic dermopathy is characterized by small, round, brown atrophic skin lesions that occur on the shins of patients with diabetes.
The lesions are asymptomatic and reportedly occur in up to 55% of patients with diabetes but the incidence can vary. In this MEDCAST, Dr. Sanjay Kalra provides his insights on frequent questions regarding diabetic dermopathy.
