The eruption of multiple bullosis diabeticorum along with hyperglycemic state after receiving high dose systemic corticosteroid

Authors

  • Kittipong Wantavornprasert Chulalongkorn University
  • Jade Wititsuwannakul Department of Internal. Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand

Keywords:

Bullosis diabeticorum, Diabetes mellitus, Skin manifestation

Abstract

Bullosis diabeticorum was reported to have an association with diabetes mellitus and prediabetic states. The typical presentation of this condition is a single or multiple non-inflammatory bulla that generally abruptly appear on the acral part of the body. The diagnosis can be made by the exclusion of other causes and confirmed by histopathologic examination and direct immunofluorescent study. While the pathogenesis is still unknown, several conditions such as long-standing diabetes with neuropathy or vascular insufficiency, and the alteration of blood glucose level, were proposed to be related with these eruptions.

We report a case of a middle-aged diabetic female patient who developed multiple non-inflammatory bullae on her left foot after receiving high dose systemic corticosteroid.

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Published

2019-12-27

How to Cite

Wantavornprasert, K., & Wititsuwannakul, J. (2019). The eruption of multiple bullosis diabeticorum along with hyperglycemic state after receiving high dose systemic corticosteroid. Thai Journal of Dermatology, 35(4), 182–186. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TJD/article/view/184315