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Volume 12 Issue 3 ( July-September ) 2023

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To study the pattern of various cutaneous manifestations associated with diabetes mellitus
Dr. Mahendra Pratap Singh, Dr. Mukesh Kumar Sahni, Dr. Ravi Kumar, Dr. Anupriya Singh

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) stands as a significant global health concern, impacting over half a billion individuals worldwide currently, and its prevalence continues to rise. To study and evaluate pattern of various cutaneous manifestations associated with diabetes mellitus. Materials & Methods: The study population consisted of 200 consecutive patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and skin lesions who were either admitted to hospital wards or attended the diabetic clinic. All the results were recorded and analyzed using SPSS software. Results:Mean age of the patients was 52.8 years. Out of 200 patients, 132 patients were males while the remaining were females. Overall, skin lesions were seen in 30 percent of the patients. Conclusion: The skin is frequently affected by diabetes, leading to various manifestations. The increased prevalence of xerosis among people with diabetes may be attributed to the consistently cold and dry climatic conditions.

 
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