Acanthosis nigricanis:

A darkening and thickening in the folds of the skin; typically found on neck, armpit, groin.

• Described as brown velvety feeling patches
• Benign condition
• Mostly found on overweight patients
• May be reduced by weight loss and glucose control

Onychomyosis:

Fungal infection of the nails

• Thickening, flaking, splitting of the nails
• Yellowing of the nails
• Require antifungal treatment for 12 weeks or longer

Diabetic Foot Ulcer:

Breakdown of skin due to decreased blood perfusion

• Superficial wound that may extend down to the bone
• Most common reason for hospitalization among diabetic patients
• Is the leading cause of non traumatic foot amputation
• Prevention is key
• Smoking, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol increases risk

Diabetic Dermopathy:

Are spots on the skin due to changes in small blood vessels cause leakage of blood products into surrounding tissue

• Most often found on the shins, which is why they are sometimes called shin spots
• Associated with standing for long periods of time and blood poor glucose control
• Typically heal/ improve on their own with good  blood glucose control