Objective: To carry out an integrative review of the literature on the prevalence of dermatological diseases in individuals with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) types 1 and 2. Methods: this integrative literature review Result: Dermatophytosis was the skin lesion most frequently associated with DM, types 1 and 2, with a 48% prevalence in the studies analyzed. Conclusion: there is a clear need for early diagnosis of injuries and subsequent adequate treatment, in addition to proper adherence to glycemic control, so that systemic complications do not occur.
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