What Causes Necrobiosis Lipoidica?
What Causes Necrobiosis Lipoidica? The cause of necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum (NLD) is unknown. It is thought to be linked to blood vessel inflammation related to autoimmune factors. This damages proteins in the skin (collagen). People with type 1 diabetes are more likely to get NLD than those with type 2 diabetes. Can you cure necrobiosis