Leg plaque
Necrobiosis lipoidica is known as a skin condition that’s directly linked to diabetes. In fact, reddish-brown areas appear on the legs and arms and could ulcerate, leaving open wounds. You might wonder what diabetes has to do with these plaques.
Well, higher levels of glucose in the blood might cause plaque to build up in the arteries, which makes it terribly difficult for the blood to properly pump through the arteries and reach the needed areas, such as the eyes, legs, feet, and kidneys.
And when this kind of blockage develops in arteries, you get this kind of plaque. It’s worth mentioning that leaving them untreated might cause serious ulcers, but also non-healing wounds on the legs and feet, infection, and even gangrene. Luckily, there are ways to treat this issue, but you still need to watch out for the signs.
