Diabetic Intertriginous

Diabetic intertriginous is a fungal skin infection that often occurs in people with diabetes. It is characterized by the appearance of redness and maceration (softening) of the skin in folds and friction areas.

The reason for the development of intertriginous diabetes is the increased glucose content in the skin and sweat of diabetic patients. This creates favorable conditions for the growth of yeast fungi of the genus Candida, primarily Candida albicans.

Clinical manifestations:

1. Redness and swelling of the skin in the armpits, under the breasts, and in the groin folds.

2. Maceration and softening of the skin, formation of erosions.

3. Itching and burning in the affected areas.

4. Possible spread to the thighs, buttocks, and perineum.

Diagnosis is based on the clinical picture and laboratory confirmation of a fungal infection.

Treatment includes topical antifungal medications and monitoring blood sugar levels. Hygiene measures are important to prevent skin maceration. If local therapy is ineffective, systemic antifungal drugs may be prescribed.

Diabetic ulcers are deep, weeping wounds with uneven, lumpy, soft, painless edges, wet (sometimes bleeding) surfaces, located mainly on the lower extremities, sometimes you can see areas on the arms and torso. The disease lasts for many years (from the stage of redness to deep ulceration) and is severe. Diabetic necrosis. This is the result of tissue death due to insufficient blood supply or metabolic disorder. It develops gradually: purple spots appear along the edges of trophic ulcers; softened and mobile tissue is chewed; the integrity of the skin is compromised