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==Background==
==Background==
*Idiopathic bullous rash seen in diabetics but rarely.
*Rare, idiopathic bullous rash seen in diabetics  
*Average age of onset is 55
*Average age of onset is 55
*2:1 Male:Female ratio
*2:1 Male:Female ratio
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*Discrete patch(es) of pruritic bullae, which usually erupt quickly.
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*Discrete patch(es) of [[pruritus|pruritic]] [[bullous rashes|bullae]], which usually erupt quickly.


==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
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==Management==
==Management==
*Supportive
*Supportive
*May give topical antibiotic cream to prevent secondary infection
*May give topical [[antibiotic]] cream to prevent secondary infection


==Disposition==
==Disposition==
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==See Also==
==See Also==
[[Vesiculobullous rashes]]
*[[Vesiculobullous rashes]]


==External Links==
==External Links==
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==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Dermatology]]
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Latest revision as of 20:16, 27 September 2019

Background

  • Rare, idiopathic bullous rash seen in diabetics
  • Average age of onset is 55
  • 2:1 Male:Female ratio

Clinical Features

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PMC3479936 CRIM.ENDOCRINOLOGY2012-367218.001.png
PMC4251093 CRIE2014-862912.001.png

Differential Diagnosis

Vesiculobullous rashes

Febrile

Afebrile

Evaluation

  • Rule out life-threatening etiology
  • Evaluate for nephropathy

Rash Red Flags[1]

Management

  • Supportive
  • May give topical antibiotic cream to prevent secondary infection

Disposition

  • Discharge

See Also

External Links

References

  1. Nguyen T and Freedman J. Dermatologic Emergencies: Diagnosing and Managing Life-Threatening Rashes. Emergency Medicine Practice. September 2002 volume 4 no 9.