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A carbuncle is a cluster of several boils, which is typically filled with purulent exudate (dead neutrophils, phagocytized bacteria, and other cellular components). [5] Fluid may drain freely from the carbuncle, or intervention involving an incision and drainage procedure may be needed. [4]
Diabetic dermopathy is a type of skin lesion usually seen in people with diabetes mellitus.It is characterized by dull-red papules that progress to well-circumscribed, small, round, atrophic hyperpigmented skin lesions usually on the shins.
A boil, also called a furuncle, is a deep folliculitis, which is an infection of the hair follicle. It is most commonly caused by infection by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus , resulting in a painful swollen area on the skin caused by an accumulation of pus and dead tissue. [ 1 ]
Diabetic dermadromes constitute a group of cutaneous conditions commonly seen in people with diabetes with longstanding disease. [1] Conditions included in this group ...
Research has found that diets rich in olive oil may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by 16% and the risk of type 2 diabetes by 22%. Given olive oil’s versatility, you can enjoy it in a ...
Chronically high blood sugar levels in the case of diabetes. Diet high in cholesterol and saturated fat. Some inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis that lead to chronic inflammation.
Necrobiosis lipoidica is a rare, chronic skin condition predominantly associated with diabetes mellitus (known as necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum or NLD). [1] It can also occur in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis or without any underlying conditions ( idiopathic ). [ 2 ]
Yet another study, this one published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that linoleic acid may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. What doctors suggest taking ...