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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is bullosis diabeticorum?

A condition where blisters appear on the hands and legs. This is usually seen in long-standing or poorly controlled diabetes.

Symptoms of bullosis diabeticorum

  • Blisters

  • Skin blisters that break easily

  • Blisters on the hands and/or feet

  • 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 skin that can be easily torn off?

  • Do you have blisters on your hands and feet?

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

  • Do you have any skin problems?

Treatment for bullosis diabeticorum

Do not burst the blisters as it may cause an infection. Good control of blood sugar levels will help with blister healing.

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Yukiko Ueda

Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)

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