Title of article :
Diabetic dermopathy (“shin spots”) and diabetic bullae (“bullosis diabeticorum”) at the same patient
Author/Authors :
Brzezinski, Piotr 6th Military Support Unit - Department of Dermatology, Poland , Chiriac, Anca E University of Medicine and Pharmacy ‘‘Gr. T. Popa’’, Romania , Pinteala, Tudor University of Medicine and Pharmacy ‘‘Gr. T. Popa’’, Romania , Foia, Liliana University of Medicine and Pharmacy ‘‘Gr. T. Popa’’, Romania , Chiriac, Anca University Apollonia - Nicolina Medical Center, “P Poni” Research Institute - Department of Dermatology, Romania
Abstract :
We present a diabetic patient with associated two diabetic dermatoses: diabetic dermopathy (“shin spots”) and diabetic bullae. A 34-year-old man, with long history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and moderate obesity presented to Dermatology Unit for diagnosis of his skin lesions. On clinical examination multiple, light brown, irregular patches, with atrophic scars and crusts over large bullae were observed on the anterior aspect of both legs.
Keywords :
Diabetes mellitus , Microvascular , Insulin , Metabolic , Dermatosis
Journal title :
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
Journal title :
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
