Pattern of Cutaneous manifestations of diabetes mellitus

Dr.Satpal Yadav; Dr.Aman Goyal; Dr.Poonam Verma

Volume : IX, Issue : I, January - 2020

Pattern of Cutaneous manifestations of diabetes mellitus

Dr. Satpal Yadav, Dr. Aman Goyal, Dr. Poonam Verma

Abstract :

Background: Diabetes is most common endocrine disorder with increasing prevalence worldwide. Every organs system is affected by it albeit at different pace. This study was carried out with the aim of studying cutaneous manifestation of diabetes mellitus. Methods – 200 cases of diabetes mellitus with cutaneous manifestations attending out patient department of dermatology were included in the study. Results – The common skin disorders were cutaneous infections (53.5%), acanthosis nigricans (10.5%), generalized pruritus (10.5%), skintags (9.5%). Conclusion – most common dermatological manifestations were cutaneous infections.