Bullosis diabeticorum. A report of two cases with a review of the literature.
Bullosis diabeticorum is a rare complication of long-standing diabetes mellitus. Bullous lesions, which appear like burn-induced blisters, occur suddenly without trauma in the feet. These bullae heal spontaneously without scarring; however, recurrence is common. The etiology of bullosis diabeticorum remains unknown. Several theories exist as to causal and contributory factors related to this cutaneous manifestation of diabetes mellitus.
Bodman
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Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland 44106.
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Clifford
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D000368:Aged; D001768:Blister / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged