Bullosis Diabeticorum Associated With a Prediabetic State
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2009
Description
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.
Citation Information
Lopez, Pablo R.; Leicht, Stuart; Sigmon, Justin R.; and Stigall, Landon. 2009. Bullosis Diabeticorum Associated With a Prediabetic State. Southern Medical Journal. Vol.102(6). 643-644. https://doi.org/10.1097/SMJ.0b013e3181a506d6 PMID: 19434030 ISSN: 0038-4348