scholarly journals A clinical study of skin manifestations in diabetes at a tertiary hospital in Kerala

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Anju Antony
Keyword(s):  
Bacterial Infections ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cutaneous Infections ◽  
Systemic Manifestations ◽  
Bacterial Skin Infections

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Though extensive data is available on diabetes and its systemic manifestations, research about the skin lesions in those afflicted with diabetes is scarce. The aim of this study was to understand dermatological manifestations in diabetes.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A hospital based cross sectional study was carried out among 100 randomly selected diabetic patients afflicted with skin lesions due to diabetes.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Out of 73 patients having cutaneous infections, 71.2% were having fungal infections. Out of 18 having bacterial infections, 38.9% were having furuncles. Out of 52 having fungal infections, 63.5% were having dermatophytosis. Out of 14 cases of candidal infections, the most common was intertrigo in 35.7%. Out of 33 cases of dermatophytosis, <em>T. cruris</em> was the most common in 54.5%. Out of 82 patients in whom we suspected dermatoses strongly associated with diabetes, the most common condition was pruritus in 36.6% of the cases.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Bacterial skin infections and dermatophytosis were the most common diabetic dermatological lesions in the present study.</p>

scholarly journals A clinical study of diabetic dermatological manifestations at a tertiary care hospital in South India

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 293
Author(s):  
Vani G. ◽  
L. Venkat Narsimha Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Bacterial Infections ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cutaneous Infections ◽  
One Year

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> The data on studies like lesions of the skin due to diabetes are scarce. Hence there is a need to conduct more studies on this topic of importance. The objective of the study was to study diabetic dermatological manifestations.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A hospital based cross sectional study was carried out among 100 randomly selected patients during the study period of one year who were having diabetes as well as skin lesions due to diabetes. All diabetic patients were screened for presence of skin lesions. They were further differentiated based on the diagnosis.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Out of 73 patients having cutaneous infections 71.2% were having fungal infections. Out of 18 having bacterial infections 38.9% were having furuncles. Out of 52 having fungal infections 63.5% were having dermatophytosis. Out of 14 cases of candidal infections, the most common was intertrigo in 35.7%. Out of 33 cases of dermatophytosis, T. cruris was the most common in 54.5%. Out of 82 patients in whom we suspected dermatoses strongly associated with diabetes the most common condition was pruritus in 36.6% of the cases.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Bacterial skin infections and dermatophytosis were the most common diabetic dermatological lesions in the present study.</p>

scholarly journals A cross sectional study of cutaneous manifestations in 300 patients of diabetes mellitus

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandeep Khuraiya ◽  
Nancy Lal ◽  
Naseerudin . ◽  
Vinod Jain ◽  
Dilip Kachhawa
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cutaneous Manifestations ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Cutaneous Infections ◽  
Hba1c Levels

Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a worldwide problem and one of the most common endocrine disorder. The skin is affected by both the acute metabolic derangements and the chronic degenerative complications of diabetes.Methods: The present study was a one-year cross sectional study from January 2014 to December 2014. All confirmed cases of DM with cutaneous manifestations irrespective of age, sex, duration of illness and associated diseases, willing to participate in the study were included in the study. Routine haematological and urine investigations, FBS, RBS and HbA1c levels were carried out in all patients.Results: A total of 300 patients of diabetes mellitus with cutaneous manifestations were studied. Majority belonged to the 4th decade (33%) and 3rd decade (27.7%) respectively. Males constituted 65% of the cases and male to female ratio was 1.85:1. Type 2 DM was most commonly observed (96%). Among the 300 diabetic patients, 73 patients (24.3%) had good control of DM with HbA1c levels in the range of 6.5-7% while 132 patients (44%) had a poor control of DM with HbA1c levels >8%. Hypertension was the most commonly associated systemic illness (37.6%). Cutaneous infections (63%) were the most commonly observed manifestation of which fungal infections (35.3%) were most frequently observed. Some of the other dermatoses observed were generalized pruritus (15.3%), acrochordons (11%), acanthosis nigricans (6%), diabetic dermopathy (5.33%), diabetic foot (3%), peripheral vascular disease (2.66%), vitiligo (2.66%), xanthelasma palpebrarum (2.33%), diabetic bullae (1%). Cutaneous infections, dermatoses associated with microangiopathy were more common in the uncontrolled diabetic patients which was statistically significant.Conclusions: Infections were the most common cutaneous manifestations in diabetics followed by dermatoses most commonly associated with diabetes. Proper skin care and long-term control of blood glucose levels may reduce the risk of some of the skin diseases.

scholarly journals Diabetic Foot Care - A Public Health Problem

2011 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamil Ahmed Somroo ◽  
Anjum Hashmi ◽  
Zafar Iqbal ◽  
Aslam Ghori
Keyword(s):  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Foot Care ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Foot Health ◽  
Care Practices

Background: Diabetes is global epidemic with devastating human, social and economic consequences. The disease claims as many lives per year as HIV/AIDS and places a severe burden on healthcare systems and economies everywhere, with the heaviest burden falling on low- and middle-income countries. Despite this, awareness of the global scale of the diabetes threat remains pitifully low, inappropriate diabetic foot care affects, feet health leading to callosities, cracks, fissures, fungal infections, ingrown toe nails and patients end up in ulcers and amputations. Objectives: To assess diabetic patients taking proper foot care according to International Guidelines and its impact on their foot health. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted at outdoor patients department of Medicine, Liaquat University of Medical Sciences Hospital Hyderabad from 17th January 2008 to 16th January 2009. 100 diabetic patients were selected by non probability convenience sampling according to Performa having questions regarding diabetic foot care derived from American Diabetic Association Guidelines for Diabetic Foot care. Results: Diabetic patients taking proper foot care was only 6%. There were 45(45%) males and 55(55%) females. Mean age was 51.57+10.72 years. 38% patients knew about foot care. 17% used to inspect their feet daily, 20% washed their feet daily, while 73% washed their feet more than once. 23% patients dried their feet after every foot wash, 27% applied emollients, 25% checked shoes before wearing, 24% used to wear correct shoes, 8% used to wear cotton socks and 36% used to walk bare feet. Foot care practices on foot health has statistically highly significant association (p<0.01) e.g. number of foot washes with foot hygiene, fungal infections with proper foot drying, emollient application with skin texture, cracks and fissures. Associations of proper foot care were statistically significant with literacy status of patients and foot care teachings (p<0.05). Conclusion: Few diabetic patients are taking proper foot care. Proper Foot care practices were associated with provision of education of foot care and literacy status of patients. Community health education programs regarding diabetic foot care will likely to reduce diabetic foot complications. Keyword: Diabetes, Foot care education, Diabetic foot care, Diabetic foot, Ulceration; Prevention. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jom.v12i2.7604 JOM 2011; 12(2): 109-114

scholarly journals Cutaneous manifestations of diabetes mellitus: a clinical study

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 352
Author(s):  
Nancy Bhardwaj ◽  
Samarjit Roy ◽  
Rashmi Jindal ◽  
Sohaib Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Bacterial Infections ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Diabetic Control ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre ◽  
Cutaneous Manifestations ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Cutaneous Infections

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Diabetes mellitus is a leading cause of morbidity with adverse effects on various systems including skin. Cutaneous manifestations seen in diabetes aid in its diagnosis and some of them may also correlate with diabetic control, duration and other complications. This study was undertaken to estimate burden of skin disorders among diabetics in a tertiary care centre of Uttarakhand.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> The study was conducted at Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, over a period of one year from January 2016 to December 2016. Three hundred and seventy seven patients irrespective of age and sex were included in the study and those with gestational diabetes were excluded. Patients were examined for mucocutaneous manifestations and evaluated. Structured case reporting form was used to generate data.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Out of 377 patients studies, 114 (30.2%) were in the age group of 51-60 years. Male to female ratio was 1.44:1. Mucocutaneous manifestations were present in 278/377 (73.7%) patients. Common cutaneous manifestations were cutaneous infections [fungal infections (n=106/377; 28.1%), bacterial infections (n=33/377; 8.8%)], pruritus (n=47/377; 12.5%), xerosis (n=39/377; 10.3%), diabetic dermopathy (n=36/377; 9.5%) and diabetic ulcers (n=24/377; 6.4%). Uncommon manifestations were necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum, alopecia areata, scleredema diabeticorum and granuloma annulare. Cutaneous reactions due to treatment of diabetes were noted in 4 (1%) patients.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> As prevalence of cutaneous manifestations is high in diabetic patients, knowledge of these will help in a timely and comprehensive management of both diabetes and dermatoses.</p>

scholarly journals Prevalence of dermatoses in adult migrant workers attending dermatology OPD in a tertiary care centre in Puducherry

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhavana Sampadarao ◽  
Govardhan J. Kumar ◽  
Damayandhi Kaliaperumal ◽  
Jude E. Dileep ◽  
Sucharita Sekar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Migrant workers are exposed to dangerous and unhygienic work environments, which puts them at risk of developing skin diseases. This study aims to assess the prevalence of skin diseases and provide epidemiological data regarding various dermatoses among migrant workers in Puducherry.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This is a hospital-based, cross-sectional study conducted in Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital from August 2019 to February 2021. 350 migrant workers were randomly selected and examined for the prevalence of infective and non-infective dermatoses. The observations were documented and data were analyzed using statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) version 22.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> A total of 350 migrant workers were included in the study. Of most migrants, 90.9% (n=318) were males, while the remaining 9.1% (n=32) were females. The prevalence of infective dermatoses was found to be 76% (n=266) and the prevalence of non-infective dermatoses was 43.10% (n=151) in this study. Fungal infections are the most common infective dermatoses affecting 51.5% of the workers, followed by bacterial skin lesions in 27.4%.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> This study reveals a high prevalence of infective and non-infective dermatoses among migrant workers, with fungal infections being the most commonly occurring infective skin disease. Eczema was the commonly occurring non-infective dermatoses, according to this study.</p>

scholarly journals Erectile Dysfunction among Diabetic Patients in a Tertiary Hospital of Southwest Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 240-245
Author(s):  
Abdisa D. Hurisa ◽  
Getandale Z. Negera
Keyword(s):  
Erectile Dysfunction ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Southwest Ethiopia ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Study Participants

Background: Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is defined as the persistent inability to achieve and/or maintain penile erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance. Few studies have examined the prevalence of ED among men diabetic patients in Ethiopia. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and predictors of ED among diabetic patients in a tertiary hospital of Southwest Ethiopia. Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted on male diabetic patients on follow-up at the diabetic clinic of Jimma Medical Center (JMC), Southwest Ethiopia. Results: 350 male diabetic patients were enrolled in the study. The mean (+SD) age of the study participants was 47.9 (+12.2) years. The majority, 212 (60.4%) of the diabetic patients had varying degrees of ED and almost all, 207 (97.6%) of the patients were not treated for ED. Independent predictors of ED were older age (AOR: 4.6; 95%CI: [2.84, 7.55]; p<0.001) and longer duration of diabetes (AOR: 3.5; 95%CI: [2.12, 5.70]; p<0.001). Conclusion: This study confirmed a high prevalence of ED in diabetic male patients in Jimma Medical Center (JMC). Periodic assessment and management of ED should be a routine part of the diabetic care, particularly for those aged above 40 years and living with diabetes mellitus for many years.

scholarly journals Diabetic Complications among Adult Diabetic Patients of a Tertiary Hospital in Northeast Ethiopia

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asrat Agalu Abejew ◽  
Abebe Zeleke Belay ◽  
Mirkuzie Woldie Kerie
Keyword(s):  
Diabetic Complications ◽  
Information Provision ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Diabetic Complication ◽  
Referral Hospital ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Northeast Ethiopia ◽  
Dessie Referral Hospital

Background.The diabetic complications are becoming common community problems. The outcomes of diabetic complications are increased hospitalization, increased direct patient costs, and mortality. In Dessie, the prevalence of the diabetic complications is not well studied so far. Thus, the aim of this study is to assess prevalence of diabetic complications and associated factors among adult diabetic patients of Dessie Referral Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia.Methods.Cross-sectional study was conducted in the diabetic clinic of Dessie Referral Hospital from April to May 31, 2013. All diabetic patients who visited the clinic during the study period were included. Data was collected using interview guided self-administered questionnaire. Presence of complications and the type of medications the patient was on were identified through review of patient records. Data were cleaned, coded, and entered into SPSS for Windows version 17.0. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were carried out to meet the stated objective.The Results.Overall 129 (59.7%) of the patients were found to have been affected by one or more of the diabetic complications. Complications were identified mainly among type II diabetic patients. The age of patients (Pvalue-0.048), type of diabetes (Pvalue-0.00), and medication (Pvalue-0.00) were strongly associated with the occurrence of diabetic complication but self-reported adherence, attitude, and knowledge level of patients and the family history were not associated with the presence of complication.Conclusion.The prevalence of complications among diabetic patients in Dessie Referral Hospital was high. Targeted counseling and health information provision to the patients by the clinical staff will be helpful in reducing avoidable morbidity and mortality in the patients.

scholarly journals Infecções fúngicas e bacterianas em portadores de hiv hospitalizados

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Lemes de Aquino ◽  
Adriana Lemos Sousa Neto ◽  
Lorena Silva Vargas ◽  
Anaísa Filmiano Andrade Lopes ◽  
Aline Maria Santos Aganhoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bacterial Infections ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Combined Therapy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hiv Coinfection ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Immunodeficiency Syndrome

RESUMOObjetivo: investigar a ocorrência de infecções fúngicas e bacterianas nos pacientes portadores de HIV hospitalizados em um hospital universitário. Método: trata-se de estudo quantitativo, descritivo, retrospectivo, tipo transversal. Coletar-se-ão dados dos pacientes que estiveram internados em um hospital universitário, acometidos por infecção pelo HIV, por meio de pesquisa em prontuários impressos e eletrônicos. Resultados esperados: pretende-se conhecer a frequência de infecções fúngicas e bacterianas, especialmente a tuberculose, que acometem o paciente portador do HIV e a eficiência da hemocultura como diagnóstico de infecções bacterianas e fúngicas invasivas. Descritores: HIV; Coinfecção; Síndrome de Imunodeficiência Adquirida; Infecções Bacterianas; Infecção Hospitalar; Terapia Combinada. ABSTRACT Objective: to investigate the occurrence of fungal and bacterial infections in hospitalized HIV patients in a university hospital. Method: this is a quantitative, descriptive, retrospective, cross-sectional study. Data will be collected from patients who were hospitalized in a university hospital, suffering from HIV infection, through research in printed and electronic medical records. Expected results: we intend to know the frequency of fungal and bacterial infections, especially tuberculosis, that affects the patient with HIV and the efficiency of blood culture as a diagnosis of invasive bacterial and fungal infections. Descriptors: HIV; Coinfection; Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Bacterial Infections; Hospital Infection; Combined Therapy. RESUMEN Objetivo: investigar La ocurrencia de infecciones fúngicas y bacterianas en los pacientes portadores de VIH hospitalizados en un hospital universitario. Método: se trata de un estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo, retrospectivo, tipo transversal. Se recolectarán los datos de los pacientes que estuvieron internados en un hospital universitario, acometidos por infección por el VIH, por medio de investigaciones en prontuarios impresos y electrónicos. Resultados esperados: se pretende conocer la frecuencia de infecciones fúngicas y bacterianas, especialmente la tuberculosis, que afectan al paciente portador del VIH y la eficiencia de la hemocultura como diagnóstico de infecciones bacterianas y fúngicas invasivas. Descritores: VIH; Coinfección; Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida; Infecciones Bacterianas y Micosis; Infección Hospitalaria; Terapia Combinada. 

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