Skin changes associated with cancer and others
A dermatologist revealed changes that occur in the skin and indicate cancer, diabetes and cirrhosis of the liver, as reported by "Russia Today".
The doctorpiter.ru website indicates that, according to doctor Tommy Mitchell, the layers of the skin have unique purposes, as changes in the epidermis and dermis alert the person to the presence of problems in the body, and usually indicate serious diseases.
A rash on the chest - the rash is generally harmless and usually goes away on its own within a few days.
But sometimes a rash indicates a disease.
The rash can be accompanied by itching, redness and pain, meaning there is an allergy or infection.
And the doctor warns against the appearance of "orange peels" in the chest area, because it may indicate breast cancer.
Seborrheic keratoses - the pigmented spots that usually appear on the skin with age.
If it is a lot and appears quickly, it is best to consult a specialist about it.
Because it may indicate the development of a cancerous tumor in the body, it releases certain substances that increase the speed and number of these spots.
Dark spots in the armpits - These spots can indicate pre-diabetes, or type 2 diabetes.
These dark spots appear in the armpits, skin folds, and in the groin.
The doctor advises to consult an endocrinologist when dark spots appear.
He adds, but we must know that the skin in the armpits is very sensitive.
Therefore, there can appear black spots with the effect of the sun, shaving, or even as a result of using deodorant.
Purple spots - These spots are a rare symptom that indicates a lack of oxygen in the blood, leading to problems with the heart and lungs.
The causes of the appearance of these spots are many and many, from an allergic reaction to a particular drug and to an infection.
Yellow plaques - which are the accumulation of fat in the form of nodules, are yellowish-white in color and 1-5 mm in size, round or oval in shape.
These deposits usually appear around the eyes and on the backs of the hands, palms, buttocks, elbows or knees.
The appearance of these yellow spots and plaques is said to indicate diabetes.
Itching - the most common symptom and, according to Dr. Mitchell, may indicate diseases: chronic gastritis, liver damage, stomach ulcers, diabetes.
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