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Could Diabetes Cause Feeling Of Soreness Of Skin On Thighs?
Hi can you tell me why my skin feels sore on my thighs I have no rash or redness just very sore to the touch, i feel like the nerves are on the outside of my skin instead of underneath it. I am diabetic type 2 could this be a symptom. Many thanks Helen
Wed, 24 May 2023
Hi,
Yes, feeling the soreness of the skin on the thighs can be a symptom of diabetes. This symptom is known as diabetic dermopathy, which is a skin condition that is associated with diabetes. It is caused by damage to the small blood vessels that supply the skin with blood. This damage can result in changes to the skin, including discoloration, thinning, and the formation of scaly patches.
In diabetic dermopathy, there is a characteristic appearance of small, round, or oval patches of light brown skin that are slightly raised and scaly. The patches are usually located on the front of the legs, but they can occur on other parts of the body as well. The skin on the patches may feel tender or sore to the touch.
Proper management of diabetes can help to prevent complications such as diabetic dermopathy. In addition to controlling blood sugar levels, other treatments may include using moisturizers to keep the skin hydrated and avoiding irritants that can aggravate the condition.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Yes, feeling the soreness of the skin on the thighs can be a symptom of diabetes. This symptom is known as diabetic dermopathy, which is a skin condition that is associated with diabetes. It is caused by damage to the small blood vessels that supply the skin with blood. This damage can result in changes to the skin, including discoloration, thinning, and the formation of scaly patches.
In diabetic dermopathy, there is a characteristic appearance of small, round, or oval patches of light brown skin that are slightly raised and scaly. The patches are usually located on the front of the legs, but they can occur on other parts of the body as well. The skin on the patches may feel tender or sore to the touch.
Proper management of diabetes can help to prevent complications such as diabetic dermopathy. In addition to controlling blood sugar levels, other treatments may include using moisturizers to keep the skin hydrated and avoiding irritants that can aggravate the condition.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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Hello,
The complaint mentioned regarding the skin could be due to peripheral neuropathy which is a commonly seen early complication of diabetes, particularly if glucose is not well controlled.
The skin symptoms can be reduced by using a combination of Methyl Cobalamine, Linoleic acid and Folic acid capsules (Mego -XL) and also drugs like Pregabalin or Gabapentin. But it is absolutely essential to achieve a strict blood glucose control with fasting glucose closer to 100 mg or lower and PP 150 to 170 mg and HbA1c%
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar, Diabetologist
The complaint mentioned regarding the skin could be due to peripheral neuropathy which is a commonly seen early complication of diabetes, particularly if glucose is not well controlled.
The skin symptoms can be reduced by using a combination of Methyl Cobalamine, Linoleic acid and Folic acid capsules (Mego -XL) and also drugs like Pregabalin or Gabapentin. But it is absolutely essential to achieve a strict blood glucose control with fasting glucose closer to 100 mg or lower and PP 150 to 170 mg and HbA1c%
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar, Diabetologist
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