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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is bullosis diabeticorum?

A condition in which blisters appear on the hands and legs, typically seen in long-standing or poorly controlled diabetes.

Symptoms of bullosis diabeticorum

  • Blisters

  • Blisters on the hands and/or feet

  • Skin blisters that break easily

  • Skin problem of the legs, in the area between thigh and ankle

  • Skin abnormality

  • Hands and feet are cold

  • History of diabetes or pre-diabetes

  • Numbness or abnormal sensation

Questions your doctor may ask to check for bullosis diabeticorum

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose bullosis diabeticorum

  • Do you have blisters on your skin?

  • Do you have blisters on your hands and feet?

  • Do you have blisters on your skin that can be easily torn off?

  • Do you have symptoms on the skin of your leg/s?

  • Do you have any skin problems?

Treatment for bullosis diabeticorum

Avoid bursting the blisters to prevent infection. Maintaining good blood sugar control will aid in blister healing.

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References

  • Chouk C, Litaiem N. Bullosis Diabeticorum. 2021 Jun 5. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan–. PMID: 30969694.

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539872/

  • Taylor SP, Dunn K. Bullosis Diabeticorum. J Gen Intern Med. 2017 Feb;32(2):220. doi: 10.1007/s11606-016-3802-3. Epub 2016 Jul 11. PMID: 27400924; PMCID: PMC5264667.

    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-016-3802-3

  • Michael MJ, Mefford JM, Lahham S, Chandwani CE. Bullosis Diabeticorum. West J Emerg Med. 2016 Mar;17(2):188. doi: 10.5811/westjem.2016.1.29710. Epub 2016 Mar 2. PMID: 26973748; PMCID: PMC4786242.

    https://escholarship.org/uc/item/98p865ts

  • Kurdi AT. Bullosis diabeticorum. Lancet. 2013 Nov 30;382(9907):e31. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(13)60145-2. Epub 2013 May 24. PMID: 23706658.

    https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(13)60145-2/fulltext

  • Pannu AK, Suryadevara V. Image Diagnosis: Bullosis Diabeticorum. Perm J. 2019;23:19.042. doi: 10.7812/TPP/19.042. Epub 2019 Oct 3. PMID: 31634117; PMCID: PMC6836556.

    https://www.thepermanentejournal.org/component/content/article/43-the-permanente-journal/original-research-and-contributions/7261-image-diagnosis-bullosis-diabeticorum.html

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Yukiko Ueda, MD

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