| Autor: |
I. U. Wimalasiri, S. Siyambalapitiya |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2017 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism, Vol 7, Iss 1, Pp 39-41 (2017) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2012-998X |
| DOI: |
10.4038/sjdem.v7i1.7327 |
| Popis: |
Scleroderma diabeticorum is a rare dermatological condition that is found in patients with poorly controlled long-standing diabetes. This is characterized by symmetrical, wooden non-pitting induration of the neck, and the upper parts of the shoulders and back. Aetiology of the scleroderma diabeticorum is not well understood. However, the hyperglycaemia-related fibroblast proliferation and extra-cellular ground substance formation is thought to be the main reason for the associated skin changes. Treatment of this condition is a challenge. Good glycaemia control has demonstrated partial resolution in some individuals. However, some studies have not shown any improvement with good glycaemic control. Phototherapy with UVA-1, immunosuppressive drugs and frequency modulated electromagnetic neural stimulation (FREMS) have been successful to a reasonable extent in some patients. |
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