🔬Skin problems, such as itching and inflammation, can be early indicators of diabetes.
💡Recurrent boils and urinary infections can also be signs of diabetes.
🌱Fungal infections between the toes or fingers are common in people with diabetes.
❗️Diabetic dermopathy, brown spots on the skin, occurs in those who have had diabetes for more than 15 years.
⚠️Acanthosis nigricans, velvety brownish thickening of the neck, is a sign of insulin resistance and obesity.
What are the early signs of diabetes skin problems?
—Early signs of diabetes skin problems include itching, inflammation, and redness in the genital area. Recurrent boils, urinary infections, and fungal infections are also common.
Can fungal infections occur in other areas besides the feet?
—Yes, fungal infections can occur between the fingers, in the genital area, and under the nails. They are more common in people with diabetes.
What is diabetic dermopathy?
—Diabetic dermopathy is the presence of brown spots on the skin, typically in people who have had diabetes for more than 15 years.
What is acanthosis nigricans?
—Acanthosis nigricans is a velvety brownish thickening of the skin, usually in the neck area. It is a sign of insulin resistance and obesity.
Why is it important to have skin problems examined if you have diabetes?
—Skin problems can be early signs of diabetes and may indicate other complications. Early detection and treatment can help prevent more serious issues.
00:05There is a connection between skin problems and diabetes.
00:26Itching and inflammation in the genital area can be early signs of diabetes.
01:04Recurrent boils and urinary infections are common symptoms.
01:36Fungal infections between the toes and fingers are prevalent in people with diabetes.
02:35Diabetic dermopathy, characterized by brown spots on the skin, occurs after 15 years of diabetes.
