Acral dry gangrene
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Acral dry gangrene is a cutaneous condition characterized by necrosis
of the fingertips or toes and may be associated with diabetes mellitus
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Necrosis
Necrosis is the premature death of cells in living tissue. Necrosis is caused by factors external to the cell or tissue, such as infection, toxins, or trauma. This is in contrast to apoptosis, which is a naturally occurring cause of cellular death...
of the fingertips or toes and may be associated with diabetes mellitus
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes mellitus, often simply referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the body does not produce enough insulin, or because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced...
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See also
- Diabetic dermadromes
- Acanthosis nigricansAcanthosis nigricansAcanthosis nigricans is a brown to black, poorly defined, velvety hyperpigmentation of the skin. It is usually found in body folds, such as the posterior and lateral folds of the neck, the axilla, groin, umbilicus, forehead, and other areas.-Causes:...
- List of cutaneous conditions