Abstract
Background: Diabetes Mellitus is a common medical disorder presents with spectrum of cutaneous manifestation and up to 1/3rd of patients with Diabetes Mellitus were found to have cutaneous changes. Diabetes mellitus affects individuals of all ages and socioeconomic status. Skin manifestations are common during 5th decade of life.
Aim: To Study clinical pattern of various dermatological conditions in Diabetes Mellitus observed in Patients who attended our tertiary care centre in Karimnagar district.
Material and Method: A Total of 100 Diabetes Mellitus Patients with cutaneous manifestations attended our tertiary care Centre, Karimnagar were randomly selected in this study.
Results: Total 100 cases results were analyzed, and the Analysis shows cutaneous manifestations have slightly more predilection for Male gender (62%). Among the cutaneous Manifestation, Infections are the most common manifestation which constitute (61%). In infections, fungal infection is the most common infection. Among the fungal infection Dermatophyte constitute (59%) followed by candidal infection (41%). Second most common Manifestation is due to metabolic disorders like acanthosis Nigricans, acrochordon. The least common Manifestation is specific cutaneous markers like bullosis diabeticorum, granuloma annulare and necrobiosislipoidica.
Conclusion: Diabetes patients are susceptible to cutaneous lesions which are uncommon in non-diabetes. Any patient presents with recurrent and multiple cutaneous manifestations need to be checked for diabetes immediately. The ignorance of such manifestation or improper treatment makes the condition worse and leads to complications.
Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Cutaneous Manifestation.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Narendar Gajula
Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Leprosy,
Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical Sciences, Bommakal – 505001, Karimnagar District, Telengana State, India
Telephone Number: 09704565018, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v6i6.90
