High prevalence of cutaneous manifestations in the elderly with diabetes mellitus: an institution‐based cross‐sectional study in Taiwan

Abstract

The DM-associated cutaneous manifestations were chronic ulcers, brown spots on the legs, and pruritus. By observing clues of diabetic cutaneous features, a more complete condition of diabetic patients can be appreciated. The information is essential for providing appropriate treatment and key nursing points regarding the diabetes-associated skin diseases.

Medical needs and major complaints related to pruritus in Germany: a 4‐year retrospective analysis using Google AdWords Keyword Planner

“…The latter principally reflects a certain burden and impairment of the quality of life. While the pruritus associated with dermatoses is well known and the frequency of the searches appears to be plausible, the low frequency of other types of pruritus associated with illnesses such as diabetes or lymphoma was unexpected . It could thus be speculated that palliative care patients receive advice during visits to their oncologists; however, this does not explain the imbalance between dermatoses and all other non‐dermatological origins for pruritus.…”

Itch in diabetes: a common underestimated problem

“…According to the International Forum for the Study of Itch (IFSI), the etiologic classification of chronic itch comprises 6 categories: (I) dermatologic, (II) systemic, (III) neurologic, (IV) psychogenic/psychosomatic, (V) mixed, and (VI) others [12]. Most researchers classify itch in diabetes as systemic itch [13], however some authors suggest mixed aetiology of diabetic itch with the additional involvement of both dermatologic and neurologic components [14][15][16]. Diabetes mellitus appears in most lists of the causes of generalized itch but is not common.…”

Cutaneous Manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus and Prediabetes

“…14,15,18 Chronic ulcers and diabetic foot Chronic ulcers, including pressure ulcers and diabetic foot infections, are a major complication in diabetic patients, particularly in dependent elderly with altered consciousness. 10,19 According to the diabetic foot study of the National Health Insurance Claims in Taiwan, more than 94% of DM patients with diabetic foot had associated foot infections in hospital care, and the rates of lower extremity amputation remained persistently high. 20 The prompt recognition and diagnosis of diabetic foot is of major importance.…”