Occasionally, the atlantooccipital membrane may be partially ossified, resulting in an apparent bone fragment posterior to the superior articular process. This should not be confused with a fracture of the atlas or occipital condyle (Figs. 8A and 8B).
Belinda Childs, MN, ARNP, BC-ADM, CDE, responds. Skin abscesses, also known as boils, are more common in people with uncontrolled diabetes. They are usually caused by bacteria, typically Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus, but the abscesses can also be caused by other bacteria.
Milder Causes of Itching. The diabetes itself can cause itching â whether itâs from a yeast infection, all-around dry skin, or poor circulation. When blood glucose is high, the body loses fluid, which causes the skin to become dry as the body tries to turn water into urine to remove excess blood sugar. Doctors prescribe antibiotics for this. 2  Peripheral Neuropathy â One of the most common causes of itchy feet for people with diabetes is a dysfunction of the nerves called âperipheral neuropathy.â Numbness, tremors, tingling, pain, pins-and-needles, itching â these are all words used to describe what diabetics face.