J Korean Diabetes.  2017 Dec;18(4):253-258. 10.4093/jkd.2017.18.4.253.

Skin Disorders of Diabetes Mellitus Patients

• Kim MS

• KMID: 2411424
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4093/jkd.2017.18.4.253

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease characterized by relative or absolute insulin deficiency. The hyperglycemic state of DM leads to changes in practically every cell type and organ of the human body. As skin changes can manifest before onset of DM, they might have diagnostic relevance. Some skin disorders are highly associated with increased risk of important outcomes, such as skin lesions, ulcerations, and diabetic foot, which can be associated with significantly increased morbidity and mortality of DM patients. Disease control, early-stage treatment (e.g., skin hydration, orthotic devices), and awareness of skin disorders can reduce morbidity of DM patients. Thus, better understanding of the burden of skin disorders in DM patients can help to improve the quality of life of them. The purpose of this study is to review the literature to evaluate the main clinical characteristics and complications of skin disorders in diabetic patients.

Keyword

Diabetes mellitus; Skin disorders

MeSH Terms

Diabetes Mellitus*
Diabetic Foot
Human Body
Humans
Insulin
Metabolic Diseases
Mortality
Quality of Life
Skin*
Ulcer
Insulin

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Diabetic foot with amputation.

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  Fig. 2 Acanthosis nigricans with skin fibroma.

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  Fig. 3 Scleredema diabeticum with skin fibroma.

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  Fig. 4 Eruptive xanthoma.

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  Fig. 5 Granuloma annulare.

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  Fig. 6 Diabetic bullosis.

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