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What Are The Causes For Waxy Skin In A Diabetic Patient ?
hi Iam huda may you tell me causes of waxy skin in diabetes patients?
Wed, 27 Apr 2011
Hi,
In diabetes due to metabolic disorder skin loses its luster and due to fat mobilization skin becomes thin and shining
So skin is thin and shining it looks waxy.
In diabetes due to metabolic disorder skin loses its luster and due to fat mobilization skin becomes thin and shining
So skin is thin and shining it looks waxy.
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