Comparative study of campbell de morgan spots in the diabetics and the non- diabetics.

ABSTRACT

Cutaneous disorders associated with diabetes mellitus are thought to occur in about one third of patients during the course of their disease. The present study was undertaken to assess the incidence and to compare the incidence of Campbell de morgan spots in diabetics and non diabetics. The study was done on 250 patients who attended the Skin OPD. All the cases were noted and compared between diabetics and non diabetic patients. In our study, detailed history with special reference to age, sex, rural/urban background, socioeconomic status, obesity, hypertension, duration of diabetes, type of treatment taken, history of complications and family history of diabetes mellitus was taken from each patient in both the groups. Whenever patients present with multiple skin manifestations, their diabetic status should be checked and controlled; or if they are obese, a high index of suspicion should be kept regarding their diabetic status. The recognition of these findings is the key to treatment and prevention. Patients may demonstrate considerable concern regarding the cosmetic appearance of the lesions. The Incidence of cherry angioma in our study was 56 (44.8%) cases in diabetic group and 50 (40%) cases in non diabetic group.