12 Weird Diabetes Skin Problems You Need To Know

 

Here are 12 weird diabetes skin problems you should know about:

– 1. Acanthosis Nigricans: Dark, velvety patches on skin folds, often indicating insulin resistance or prediabetes. These patches can appear on the neck, armpits, groin, or elbows and may be itchy.

– 2. Diabetic Dermopathy (Shin Spots): Light brown, scaly patches on shins, often harmless but can indicate underlying blood vessel changes due to diabetes.

– 3. Eruptive Xanthomatosis: Small, yellowish bumps surrounded by red halos, typically appearing on thighs, buttocks, or elbows, indicating high triglyceride levels.

– 4. Diabetic Blisters (Bullosis Diabeticorum): Rare, painless blisters on hands, feet, or legs, often associated with uncontrolled diabetes.

– 5. Granuloma Annulare: Raised, red or skin-colored bumps in a ring shape, sometimes linked to diabetes, although the connection is still unclear.

– 6. Xanthelasma: Yellowish, scaly patches around eyes, indicating high cholesterol levels, often associated with diabetes.

– 7. Skin Tags: Small, soft growths on skin folds, potentially linked to insulin resistance or diabetes.

– 8. Dry, Itchy Skin: Common symptom of diabetes due to high blood sugar levels, poor circulation, or nerve damage.

– 9. Necrobiosis Lipoidica Diabeticorum (NLD): Rare condition causing shiny, yellowish-brown patches on lower legs, often associated with diabetes

– 10. Digital Sclerosis: Thickening and tightening of skin on fingers and toes, making movement difficult, often linked to diabetes.

– 11. Fungal Infections: Increased risk of fungal infections like athlete’s foot, jock itch, or ringworm due to high blood sugar levels.

– 12. Bacterial Infections: Increased risk of bacterial infections like styes or impetigo due to weakened immune system.