Necrobiosis lipoidica is a necrotizing skin condition that usually occurs in patients with diabetes but can also be associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis. In such cases it may be called necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum (NLD). NLD occurs in approximately 3% of the diabetic population, with the majority of sufferers being women (approximately 90%).
Necrobiosis lipoidica is closely related to granuloma annulare.
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Necrobiosis lipoidica – Introduction
Necrobiosis lipoidica is a necrotizing skin condition that usually occurs in patients with diabetes but can also be associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis. In such cases it may be called necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum (NLD).
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