Open AccessA study of vitiligo in type 2 diabetic patients
Author(s) -
Leena Raveendra,
Rekha N Hemavathi,
Sushma Rajgopal
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
indian journal of dermatology/indian journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.395
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1998-3611
pISSN - 0019-5154
DOI - 10.4103/ijd.ijd_360_16
Subject(s) - vitiligo , medicine , diabetes mellitus , type 2 diabetes mellitus , dermatology , family history , type 2 diabetes , population , physical examination , endocrinology , environmental health
Diabetes mellitus is associated with many skin manifestations including vitiligo. Vitiligo occurs more commonly in Type 1 diabetes mellitus. A few recent studies have shown its increased occurrence in Type 2 diabetes mellitus.