Medical Journal of Clinical Trials & Case Studies (MJCCS)

ISSN: 2578-4838

Case Report

Recurrent Bullous Diabeticorum Rare Presentation of a Common Disease: A Case Report

Authors: Waleed MS*, Sadiq W and Subhan S

DOI: 10.23880/mjccs-16000273

Abstract

Background: Bullosis diabeticorum (BD), also known as the bullous disease of diabetes and diabetic bullae, is a rare, no inflammatory, blistering condition of unknown etiology occurring in diabetic patients. Case Presentation: A 74-year-old Asian male presented with a sudden onset of blisters. He had a past medical history of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus type2. The physical examination revealed no erythematous skin denudations on the palmar and dorsal surface of both hands. The diagnosis was confirmed on a skin biopsy of the lesion. The bullae healed with no complications in 3 weeks. Conclusion: We present to you a case to illustrate the rare occurrence of diabetic bulla in a diabetic patient especially patients with poor glycemic control. It is a

Keywords: Bullous Diabeticorum; Non-Erythematous; Hydrotherapy; Blisters

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