Bullosis diabeticorum associated with a prediabetic state.
Bullosis diabeticorum, or diabetic bullae, is a non-inflammatory blistering condition that is virtually diagnostic of diabetes. Diabetic bullae most often present as painless, tense, superficial bullae that occur in an acral distribution and commonly heal in 2-6 weeks without scarring, but complications such as secondary bacterial infection or hemorrhage may occur. The diagnosis of bullosis diabeticorum in a nondiabetic patient should prompt screening for diabetes. A case of recurrent bullae in a prediabetic patient is presented, with a review of the clinical features and significance of bullosis diabeticorum.
Division of Dermatology, Department of Internal Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine, Johnson City, TN 37604, USA. pablolopezmd@gmail.com
Pablo R
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Lopez
Stuart
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Leicht
Justin R
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Sigmon
Landon
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Stigall
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011236:Prediabetic State / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D012872:Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology
D001786:Blood Glucose