Author:
Bourke Johnny,Murphy Matthew
Abstract
Abstract
Skin disease associated with diabetes is multifactorial and is often an indicator of systemic complications such as retinopathy, neuropathy or nephropathy. Vascular and neurological damage lead to leg and foot ulcers. Obesity and the metabolic syndrome lead to acanthosis nigricans, skin tags and eruptive xanthomas. Although controversial, there is some support from the literature for an increased risk of cutaneous infections. Treatment‐related skin disorders result from oral medication, insulin reactions and medical devices. Disease‐specific skin disorders include necrobiosis lipoidica, diabetic dermopathy, cheiroarthropathy and diabetic bullae.