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What Causes Red Spots On Lower Legs In A Diabetic Patient?
Question: I have type 2 diabetes tha thas been well managed. It was diagnosed in 2004 and I take metformin. Because it has been well managed I have had almost no problems. However, about 3 weeks ago I developed significant red spots on my lower legs. To date, there is no pain or itching. What might cause this? Would it be related to my diabetes. I am generally good health and will be 80 next month. The discoloration has remained about the same sinceit surprisingly arrived almost over night.
Brief Answer:
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Diabetes is usually associated with skin lesions.
It is called as diabetic dermopathy.
Can you please upload a photograph of the lesions.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and a better way of management.
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Please utilize it.
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Thank you
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Diabetes is usually associated with skin lesions.
It is called as diabetic dermopathy.
Can you please upload a photograph of the lesions.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and a better way of management.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page.
Please utilize it.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I don't have the technical knowledge to upload a photo but wi ll see if my daughter can tomorrow. Most spots are roughly a 1/2 inch in size but one large splotch is probably 2 inches square . They are not raised at this point but are definitely red, not purple.There are roughly 12 to 15 on each leg. There are a few smaller ones that resemble a heat rash in appearance but appearance only. A month ago there were none--just happened suddenly.
Brief Answer:
Diabetic dermopathy
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Your description matches with diabetic dermopathy.
Apply hydrocortisone ointment and take care of your sugar levels.
This will give you relief.
If possible try to upload a photograph of the lesion.
This will help me greatly in diagnosing your condition.
Thank you
Diabetic dermopathy
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Your description matches with diabetic dermopathy.
Apply hydrocortisone ointment and take care of your sugar levels.
This will give you relief.
If possible try to upload a photograph of the lesion.
This will help me greatly in diagnosing your condition.
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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