Title: A Study on the Prevalence of Cutaneous Manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Dr Joe Joseph, Dr Deepa Augustine
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i4.66
Abstract
Diabetes is one of the most common endocrine problems, affecting 8.3% of the population. Cutaneous manifestations may be the first sign of Diabetes, or may develop during the course of the disease .Individuals with type 2 diabetes is more likely to manifest cutaneous manifestations compared to type 1 patients. An observational study was conducted in a tertiary care centre among 200 patients with Diabetes and cutaneous manifestations for a period of six months .Type 2 Diabetes was common among the study population. Majority of patients were females and the common age group was 46-55 years of age. Among the cutaneous manifestations, infections constituted the majority .Fungal infections formed the major part among infections. Candidiasis and dermatophytosis were the commonest type of fungal infections .Incidence of newly detected Diabetes was common in patients with candidal balanitis. Xerosis was seen in 18 patients and most of these patients had diabetic neuropathy. The next common cutaneous manifestation was pruritus which was seen in uncontrolled diabetes and in early stages of diabetes. Cutaneous manifestations primarily due to microangiopathy were less in our study. These were manifested as diabetic ulcers in 2.5% of patient’s. Awareness of dermatological manifestations helps in early detection of Diabetes in cases with pruritus and candidal balanitis and in early diagnosis of its complications like diabetic neuropathy and nephropathy
Keywords: Prevalence, Cutaneous manifestations, Diabetes.
