Brown, scar-like, slightly elevated lesions on the legs are typical in long-standing diabetics. This image displays areas of deep darkening of the skin, scars, and scaliness typical of diabetic dermopathy. This image displays slow-healing skin lesions and ulcers due to simple trauma typical of diabetic dermopathy. This image displays a close-up of diabetic dermopathy showing scarring. As displayed in this image, the skin lesions of diabetic dermopathy can appear as scaly, colored, slightly elevated lesions. In people with darker skin, the skin lesions of diabetic dermopathy can appear as very dark-colored, slightly elevated lesions, as displayed in this image.
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Diabetic Dermopathy  Information for adults

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Brown, scar-like, slightly elevated lesions on the legs are typical in long-standing diabetics.
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Self-Care Guidelines
The skin lesions of diabetic dermopathy often improve over time. Keeping skin moisturized and trying to avoid any injury to the legs should help prevent the development of some lesions.
When to Seek Medical Care
Diabetic dermopathy is harmless and does not require any treatment.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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