What is necrobiosis lipoidica?

Necrobiosis lipoidica (NL) often starts as a dull, red, raised area, then progressing to look like a shiny scar with yellowish to red-brown color. The blood vessels under the skin may become easier to see. Sometimes NL can cause a break in the skin and may be itchy and painful.

How do members experience necrobiosis lipoidica?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with necrobiosis lipoidica*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for necrobiosis lipoidica*

Who has necrobiosis lipoidica on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 2
30s 3
40s 3
50s 3
60s 5
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 3
Female 12