Recurrent Bullous Diabeticorum Rare Presentation of a Common Disease: A Case Report

Background: Bullosis diabeticorum (BD), also known as the bullous disease of diabetes and diabetic bullae, is a rare, no inflammatory, blistering condition of unknown etiology occurring in diabetic patients. Case Presentation: A 74-year-old Asian male presented with a sudden onset of blisters. He had a past medical history of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus type2. The physical examination revealed no erythematous skin denudations on the palmar and dorsal surface of both hands. The diagnosis was confirmed on a skin biopsy of the lesion. The bullae healed with no complications in 3 weeks. Conclusion: We present to you a case to illustrate the rare occurrence of diabetic bulla in a diabetic patient especially patients with poor glycemic control. It is a reminder of the importance of diabetes screening even in nondiabetic patients who are diagnosed with diabetic bulla.