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Cutaneous Markers of Diabetes Mellitus

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Dermatologist should be alert and be able to recognize the wide spectrum of cutaneous manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus. The cutaneous markers of the disease, comprise a heterogeneous group of dermatoses that allow us to suspect an underlying Diabetes. Since an early diagnosis may prevent important complications, our knowledge of these manifestations, could result in a high impact in our patients quality of life.

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    Emilia Noemí Cohen Sabban M.D.

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    Kenneth Cusi

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Sabban, E.N.C. (2018). Cutaneous Markers of Diabetes Mellitus. In: Cohen Sabban, E., Puchulu, F., Cusi, K. (eds) Dermatology and Diabetes. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-72475-1_6

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