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Does diabetes cause rashes?are there are rashes commonly experienced by those with diabetes.if yes can they be treated & any precaution to avoid them.

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Ulcers and Acanthosi: Diabetes causes a variety of skin problems, including vitiligo (white patches), acanthosis nigricans (darkening skin folds usually in armpits), foot ulcers which may get infected, dry skin, sclerosis of hands (thickening of skin), xanthomatosis (yellowish raised dots, itchy, over hands, arms, feet), as well as yeast/fungal infections (appearance depends on where it's located) hope this help

Answered 4/18/2016

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Could having diabetes give you skin rashes?

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