The diabetic back: type 3 scleredema

Authors

  • H Moola Stellenbosch University
  • A Amod University of KwaZulu-Natal
  • WI Visser Stellenbosch University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1080/16089677.2025.2580848

Keywords:

type 3 scleredema

Abstract

A woman in her 40s presented to the dermatology clinic with a rash on her back and increasing difficulty changing her clothing for two years. She denied a preceding febrile illness. She had poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus with a glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) of 12.5%.

Author Biographies

H Moola, Stellenbosch University

Tygerberg Hospital, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

A Amod, University of KwaZulu-Natal

Life Chatsmed Garden Hospital, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

WI Visser, Stellenbosch University

Tygerberg Hospital, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

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Published

2026-04-16

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 1 (2026)

Section

Case Report

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