Diabetes and the skin - onychomycosis.
Case history - Oliver: Oliver is aged 70 years, has had type 2 diabetes for 18 years, and has been treated with insulin for 4 years. He presents after two episodes of cellulitis of his right lower leg and forefoot, which have cleared on antibiotics. There are no residual skin changes on his leg and forefoot other than some postinflammatory pigmentation.
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The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, South Australia.
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D000368:Aged; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications*; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene / Q000193:education; D008297:Male; D009281:Naphthalenes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014009:Onychomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D000077291:Terbinafine
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D009281:Naphthalenes; D000077291:Terbinafine