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Pattern of dermatoses in diabetics
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
|July 24, 2007
Summary
Diabetic patients frequently develop skin issues, especially those with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. Bacterial and fungal infections, particularly Staphylococcus aureus, are common causes of these cutaneous lesions.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Endocrinology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder.
- Cutaneous manifestations are common complications in diabetic patients.
- Understanding the prevalence and types of skin infections is crucial for patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the occurrence of cutaneous lesions in diabetic individuals.
- To identify the specific infective organisms responsible for these lesions.
- To compare the prevalence of skin involvement between controlled and uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
Main Methods:
- A study was conducted on 200 diabetic patients (125 males, 75 females).
- Patients were examined for the presence of cutaneous lesions.
- Infective organisms were identified where lesions were present.
Main Results:
- 70.2% of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus patients had cutaneous involvement, compared to 51% of controlled diabetes patients.
- Bacterial infections (16%) and fungal infections (10.5%) were the most common.
- Staphylococcus aureus was the predominant bacterial pathogen, identified in 65.6% of bacterial infections.
- Pruritus was reported in only 4.5% of cases.
Conclusions:
- Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus is associated with a higher incidence of cutaneous lesions.
- Bacterial and fungal infections are significant causes of dermatological complications in diabetics.
- Staphylococcus aureus is a primary bacterial agent responsible for skin infections in this population.
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