Cutaneous Manifestations of Diabetes

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

1. Definition, Classification and Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus
2. Introduction to Cutaneous Manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus
3. Cutaneous Barrier and Diabetes
4. Cutaneous Markers of Diabetes Mellitus
5. Skin Thickening Syndrome
6. Acanthosis Nigricans and Other Cutaneous Manifestations of Insulin-Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome
7. Cutaneous Infections in Diabetics
8. Dermatologic Lesions Most Frequently Associated with Diabetes
9. Cutaneous Manifestations Induced by Antidiabetic Treatment
10. Cutaneous Manifestations of Vasculopathy and Neuropathy and Diabetic Foot Syndrome
11. Diabetes, Non-Enzymatic Glycation and Aging
12. Nail Alterations in Diabetic Patients
13. Ulcers and Wound Healing in Diabetics
14. Multidisciplinary Approach in Managing Wound Healing

Index

Emilia Noemie Cohen Sabban MD
School of Medicine, University of Buenos Aires (UBA), Argentina