Even small changes in the skin, such as rashes or bumps, can be early warning signs of underlying disease in the body.
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| Yellow skin: According to Mirror, this could be a sign of jaundice. The liver is not being purified, eliminating toxins from the body, forming and developing bilirubin, causing yellow skin, which can even be seen in the whites of the eyes. If you experience this symptom, you should perform urine tests, liver function tests and blood tests. |
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| Wrinkles on the chest: This could be a sign of breast cancer. Dr Joanna Gach, consultant dermatologist at Spire Parkway Hospital in Solihull (UK) warns people with no history of eczema or psoriasis to see a doctor if they experience any symptoms such as red, rough, wrinkled or dimpled skin that does not go away for more than three weeks. |
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| Dark skin on the neck: This could be cancer or diabetes. Obesity is a common cause of acanthosis nigricans, even in children. The condition increases skin pigmentation, causing the skin on the neck, armpits, and groin to become dark, thick, dry, and rough. Acanthosis nigricans mainly affects overweight people, but it can also be a sign of more serious health problems such as diabetes or cancer. |
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| Foot and leg rash: It could be hepatitis C, a blood-borne disease. It causes flu-like symptoms, stomach pain, and, although rare, can cause a rash on the legs and feet. Hepatitis C rashes are often painful, purple, and cause ulcers around the ankles. Hepatitis C can be life-threatening if left untreated, so if you suspect it, you should get a blood test to check. |
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| Scaling on the knuckles: It could be a sign of cancer. Red scales on the knuckles can be a sign of atopic dermatitis, or other autoimmune diseases such as diabetes, thyroid. But in 20% of cases, it also warns of internal cancers such as ovarian cancer. Accompanying signs are purple rash on the upper eyelid, unexplained weight loss, cough, night sweats, fatigue, weakness. |
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| Systemic sclerosis: A disease in which the immune system attacks the tissues under the skin and around the internal organs. This rare condition causes hard patches of skin, especially on the hands, arms, legs, and face. |
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| Yellow bumps on the skin: This is a sign of diabetes. High cholesterol and insulin resistance can cause diabetics to develop small, itchy clusters of yellow bumps on the skin. Accompanying symptoms include thirst and frequent urination. |
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| Very dry, itchy skin: This could be due to an underactive thyroid. The thyroid helps control the body's hormones, and when it's not working properly, it can wreak havoc on your skin and hair. An underactive thyroid can cause dry, itchy skin and loss of elasticity. Other symptoms include fatigue, hair loss, thinning eyebrows, weight gain, muscle aches, and depression. |
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| Darkened skin folds: This could be a sign of Addison's disease. This is a rare disorder of the adrenal glands. Initially, the disease mainly presents with flu-like symptoms such as fatigue and muscle weakness, but gradually becomes more severe, causing dizziness and cramps. Addison's disease causes darkening of the skin, especially in the folds of the hands. |
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