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.
Lopez
Pablo R
PR
Division of Dermatology, Department of Internal Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine, Johnson City, TN 37604, USA. pablolopezmd@gmail.com
Leicht
Stuart
S
Sigmon
Justin R
JR
Stigall
Landon
L
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