Cutaneus manifestations of diabetes in diabetic patient presenting in outdoor

ABSTRACT

The aim of our study was to evaluate the frequency of skin manifestations in diabetic patients. Cross sectional study. Outpatient Department of Nishter Hospital Multan during the period from 1-6-2006 to 1-6-2007. One hundred and fifty-one type-2 diabetic patients [106 women and 45 men] attending an outpatient clinic were included in this study. All patients were then asked about any skin problems they might have and subsequently all were examined, regardless of their response. A total of 36 dermatologic disease entities were categorized. Information regarding age, sex, and the presenting disorders was recorded. The overall prevalence of one or more identifiable/apparent skin conditions was 85.4%. The most common skin conditions were infections [31.7%] [mostly mycoses], non-Candidal intertrigo [20.5%], eczemas [15.2%] [mostly neurodermatitis], psoriasis [11.2%], diabetic dermopathy [11.2%], and prurigo [9.9%]. According to sex, there was no significant difference in the prevalence of skin disorders. This study shows that skin cenditions are common in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus. Therefore, frequent dermatologic evaluation of these diabetic patients is warranted