Managing your life with diabetes, or managing the life of a child with juvenile diabetes, can be a very challenging experience. Proper diet and natural and effective skin care is of utmost importance, since more than a third of diabetics also develop painful or embarrassing skin disorders.
Fortunately, most skin conditions can be prevented or, with early diagnosis, easily controlled so that you or your diabetic child can enjoy the quality of life you deserve.
Common Skin Conditions Associated With Diabetes
Numerous complications and skin conditions can occur related to Diabetes. Some of the causes, signs and symptoms are included here. You will also learn how to use InfiniteAloe® Skin Care as part of your skin care management.
Causes, Signs and Symptoms of Bacterial and Fungal Infections Related to Diabetes
Although anyone can get bacterial or fungal infections, people with diabetes should be particularly aware of changes in their skin. Typically, infected skin is swollen, reddened and sore, and may feel hot. Diabetics can reduce their chance of infections by practicing good skin care. If you think you have a bacterial infection, see your doctor.
Problem areas are under the breasts, around the nails, between fingers and toes, in the corners of the mouth, under the foreskin (in uncircumcised men), and in the armpits and groin. Candida albicans is yeast-like fungus can create itchy rashes of moist, red areas surrounded by tiny blisters and scales, often in folds of the skin. If you think you have a yeast or fungal infection, call your doctor.
Causes, Signs and Symptoms of Itching Related to Diabetes
Itchiness has different causes, such as dry skin, poor circulation or a yeast infection. The lower legs and feet are usually affected when poor blood flow is involved. InfiniteAloe® Skin Care can help to keep your skin hydrated and comfortable, preventing or soothing itching due to dry skin. Massage is known to be beneficial for circulation. Use InfiniteAloe® Skin Care during your massage of feet and lower legs.
Causes, Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes Acanthosis Nigricans
Believed to be related to insulin resistance, Acanthosis nigricans causes some skin to become darker, thicker, and sometimes raised and velvety. Diet and weight management may improve it. Acanthosis nigricans frequently precedes diabetes and is considered to be a marker or symptom of diabetes.
Causes, Signs and Symptoms of Diabetic Bacterial Infections, Boils, Carbuncles
Bacterial infections can often affect the skin of those with diabetes. They are more serious when the diabetes is not under control, and may require treatment with antibiotics. Good skin care and blood sugar management are important to speed healing. Many have found the anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal agents in InfiniteAloe® Skin Care beneficial for such skin conditions.
Causes, Signs and Symptoms of Diabetic Blisters (Bullosis Diabeticorum)
Diabetic blisters can be large, and look like burn blisters but are painless. They are common with diabetic neuropathy; due to the loss of sensation, special skin care should be observed.
Causes, Signs and Symptoms of Rashes and Bumps Related to Diabetes
It is important to watch for allergic reactions, which may show as rashes, depressions, or swelling on the skin. It is also essential to check for skin problems in the areas where insulin is injected. Promptly seek medical advice if you see any changes.
Causes, Signs and Symptoms of Diabetic Dermopathy (Shin Spots)
Due to changes in the blood vessels that supply the skin, this condition usually looks like light brown, scaly patches. Most often appearing on the front of both legs, the patches can be oval or circular and normally do not cause discomfort, although they feel itchy or hot.
Causes, Signs and Symptoms of Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum
Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum (NLD) causes spots similar to diabetic dermopathy (Shin Spots), but they are larger and deeper. NLD often starts as dull, red, raised areas, which progress to resemble shiny scars. The skin becomes thin and red, may be itchy and painful and can ulcerate. Thought to be caused by reduced collagen under the skin, the blood vessels below the skin may become more visible. InfiniteAloe® Skin Care contains collagen, which is essential to the health of your skin. If NLD sores crack open, call your doctor.
Causes, Signs and Symptoms of Digital Sclerosis
This Diabetes related condition happens to about one third of people who have Type 1 diabetes. The skin on your fingers and hands becomes thick and waxy-looking. Sometimes skin on the toes and forehead is also affected. The skin may feel tight, and the joints stiff. A good moisturizer, such as InfiniteAloe® Skin Care, and controlling blood sugar are usually recommended. Show your doctor the ingredients of InfiniteAloe Skin Care if you have any questions.
Causes, Signs and Symptoms of Disseminated Granuloma Annulare
These ring or arc-shaped, itchy rashes on the skin, often on the fingers and ears, can be red, red-brown, or just skin colored. InfiniteAloe® Skin Care contains ingredients that stimulate cortisone production, which may help.
Causes, Signs and Symptoms of Eruptive Xanthomatosis
This condition looks like firm, yellow, waxy pea-like bumps on the skin and is a complication of diabetes. Each bump has a red halo and they often itch. This condition occurs most often on the backs of and creases in hands, feet, arms and legs. The eruptions are caused by high levels of fat in the blood and treatments involve lowering the lipid levels. As with all diabetes-related skin conditions, caution should be taken to guard against infection.
Causes, Signs and Symptoms of Scleroderma Diabeticorum (Diabetic Skin Condition)
Associated with type 2 diabetes, this condition causes the skin on the back of the neck and upper back to become thick. Talk to your doctor who may recommend managing your blood sugar level and using a deep, moisturizer to alleviate it. We recommend InfiniteAloe® Skin Care to soothe your skin with deep penetrating moisture.
Causes, Signs and Symptoms of Vitiligo Related to Diabetes
Vitiligo appears as patches of discolored skin on the chest and abdomen, and sometimes on the face. Topical steroids may be prescribed. Use sunscreen to prevent sunburn on the discolored skin.
How InfiniteAloe® Skin Care Can Help Manage Diabetic Skin Conditions
The organic Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbandensis Miller) in InfiniteAloe® Skin Care nourishes your thirsty skin with 8 enzymes, 20 powerful amino acids, and sterols. Studies suggest that Aloe Vera penetrates deeply into the lower levels of the skin, bringing its remarkable properties to where it is most needed. A scientific review for the Department of Defense discussed the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory qualities of Aloe Vera against a wide variety of ailments, from burns and frostbite injuries to arthritis.
Organic Aloe Vera also provides saponins, molecules that are particularly helpful in pain relief. There are many reports that saponins elevate the body's production of cortisone, which can reduce soreness, inflammation and itchiness.
InfiniteAloe® Skin Care contains collagen, the main structural protein making up 70% of the body's connective tissue. Some European studies have shown collagen helps speed recovery from injuries and provide structure to recovering skin.
InfiniteAloe® Skin Care also contains a cutting-edge, natural ingredient called Sodium Hyaluronate (or lHyaluronic Acid), which is the key water regulating substance in skin. Widely used by celebrities and injected by doctors for expensive beauty treatments, when applied to the skin it can form an air permeable layer and keep the skin moist and smooth. Small molecular-weight Hyaluronic Acid can penetrate into the dermis layer, fully combine with water, promote skin blood microcirculation and nutrient absorption and maintain normal metabolism.
Studies also suggest that the key ingredients found in InfiniteAloe® Skin Care: Rose Hip Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract and Comfrey Leaf Extract, provide important nutrients to the skin. Vitamin A may also be important for rapid healing, as it is vital to the repair and growth of epithelial cells of the skin. Grape Seed Oil brings powerful cellular rebuilding properties deep below the skin's surface to moisturize and aid in protecting skin tissue. These are just some of the many beneficial, key ingredients in InfiniteAloe® Skin Care.
What Can You Do About Skin Conditions Related to Diabetes
Avoiding the pain, annoyance and embarrassment of skin disorders requires some discipline, but fortunately the steps to take are easy and the rewards are great. You can enjoy an active, vigorous life with diabetes by managing or controlling the condition.
Making a commitment to manage diabetes-related skin problems includes keeping a positive attitude and making wholesome food and physical activity a priority. Learn stress-busting techniques to help you stay on track and keep from abandoning your healthy routines.
Take time for yourself and pay attention to your skin, especially your feet. Regularly massaging your skin with InfiniteAloe® Skin Care can help you to observe the special care of your skin that you need and deserve.
- Wash your feet daily in lukewarm water. Dry them gently, especially between the toes. Apply InfiniteAloe® Skin Care thoroughly (except between the toes).
- Check your feet every day for blisters, redness, sores, cuts, swelling or anything unusual. Consult your healthcare practitioner if you have a foot problem that does not heal within a few days.
- Long, hot showers can strip your skin of natural essential oils that your body naturally produces. Many dermatologists recommend taking shorter showers and using warm instead of hot water. Use only the mildest soap or non-soap cleansers. Soaps commonly strip your skin of oils. Use the "Three Minute Rule"- apply InfiniteAloe® Skin Care within three minutes of emerging from the bath or shower.
Please note: InfiniteAloe® Skin Care is available in both the original and non-scented versions. If you have any difficulty with scents, the non-scented version is recommended.
- Use bathing as an opportunity to examine your skin for any changes. Stay on top of any developments by promptly consulting with your healthcare professional to make any needed adjustments to your routine.
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