People with diabetes have a higher risk of skin rashes like acanthosis nigricans. High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) is often to blame. A rash can also be a sign of prediabetes. Many diabetes rashes clear up after blood sugar is managed. Proper diabetes management and skin care can prevent skin problems that can lead to serious infections.

2023年5月15日 · What does a diabetic skin rash look like? Various skin changes can occur with diabetes, such as granuloma annulare, a ring-shaped rash of raised bumps that may appear red, red-brown,...

Several skin disorders are more common in diabetic patients, particularly those due to infection such as candida and impetigo. Patients with type 2 diabetes also have twice the risk of developing the common scaly disease, psoriasis, as non-diabetics. Specific skin conditions associated with diabetes mellitus are described below.

Explore common skin complications associated with diabetes, how to spot early signs, and tips for prevention and treatment from the American Diabetes Association.

2022年12月16日 · Skin rashes can be one of the first signs of high blood sugar or prediabetes. People living with diabetes are at an increased risk of developing rashes such as acanthosis nigricans.

2022年4月21日 · A variety of dermatologic manifestations have been linked with diabetes mellitus; these conditions vary in severity and can be benign, deforming, and even life-threatening. Such skin changes can offer insight into patients’ glycemic control and may be the first sign of metabolic derangement in undiagnosed patients with diabetes.

2024年8月17日 · Skin problems are common among people with diabetes. WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatments of various skin conditions that can arise if blood sugars are not under control.

2022年3月28日 · Diabetes-related dermopathy is a harmless skin condition that affects people living with diabetes. It looks like small, round brownish patches and usually appears on your shins. There’s no treatment for diabetes-related dermopathy, but makeup and moisturizer can help with its appearance. What is diabetes-related dermopathy?

2023年10月23日 · Identifying these skin indicators early can lead to timely intervention, potentially preventing further complications and offering a better prognosis. So, if you’re wondering what these skin indications might be, or if you’re someone managing diabetes and looking to stay informed, you’ve come to the right place.

2024年5月15日 · When diabetes affects your skin, your blood sugar may have been too high over time. This skin condition causes dark patches of velvety skin in body creases such as your neck, armpits, or groin. Sometimes patches appear on your hands, elbows, or knees. Diabetes can cause skin infections or changes such as dark patches on the skin.