Cutaneous Manifestations of Diabetes

Book excerpt: This book is a practical guide to diabetes mellitus and its manifestation on the skin. Beginning with an overview of the definition, classification and diagnosis and diabetes, the next chapter provides an introduction to cutaneous manifestations of diabetes. Each of the following chapters explains a different type of manifestation of the disease including skin thickening, infections, dermatologic lesions, changes in the nail, and more. The final chapters cover ulcers and wound healing. The text describes clinical aspects, epidemiology, pathogenesis, differential diagnosis and treatment of each manifestation, further enhanced by clinical photographs and illustrations. Key points Practical guide to diabetes mellitus and its manifestation on the skin Covers numerous types of cutaneous manifestation of the disease Describes clinical aspects, epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of each manifestation Highly illustrated with clinical photographs and diagrams