What's Your Skin Telling You about Your Health? ...

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There are lots of things your skin says about your health. Doctors and dermatologists can use that to help diagnose or treat health conditions. That’s good news for you because you can let your skin be the guide as to whether or not a problem exists. Your skin is your body’s largest organ, so it pays to take very good care of it. Check out these things your skin says about your health. If you notice any potential issues, be sure to get them checked out right away.

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1. Your Diet

Your skin relies on a healthy and well-balanced diet to stay fresh and radiant looking. If you eat a poor diet, it’s likely to show up in the form of dry, damaged skin. You need protein and vitamins A and C to keep your skin looking and feeling its best. That means eating plenty of lean meats, beans, eggs, fruits and vegetables to ensure that you’re getting adequate amounts. I say this is one of the most important things your skin says about your health.

2. Malabsorption

Speaking of nutrient deficiencies, if you have a health condition that results in malabsorption of nutrients, it can make its presence known on your skin. For example, people with untreated celiac disease often suffer from specific types of eczema and might also have psoriasis, inflammation and pale patches of skin. If you suspect a malabsorption issue, it’s important to see a doctor right away.

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3. Allergies

Often an allergic reaction involves the development of a rash or hives. Maybe you’re allergic to a specific type of food or you have atopic allergies that pop up when you contact certain things. Take pictures of your reaction, then see a doctor to help determine the cause and appropriate treatment.

4. Lupus

In many people, a specific type of facial rash is the first symptom of lupus, an autoimmune disease that can have devastating effects. The rash resembles a butterfly and requires further testing to diagnose lupus. In some cases, it might be rosacea or contact dermatitis, but it’s best to have it checked out to be sure.

5. Diabetes

If you notice brown/gray patches of skin, it’s a good indicator that you might have diabetes. The patches, which are called acanthosis nigricans often occur in the folds of the skin. When you have diabetes, it affects your insulin production, which can change the appearance of your skin.

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6. Hepatitis

Chances are if you get itchy, purple bumps on your wrists or ankles, the last thing you’re thinking is that you might have hepatitis. After all, you’re probably more interested in getting the itching to stop. In some cases, those bumps indicate hepatitis and should be checked out right away. Your doctor will test your liver to make a firm diagnosis.

7. Intense Itching

Itching all the time isn’t normal and in some cases could indicate Hodgkin’s or non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. That’s pretty scary so if you feel like you can’t stop itching, I’d say it’s time to see your doctor. This itching happens because when you have such a disease, you have a bunch of abnormal cells running rampant through your body. They can cause all sorts of issues and itching is just one of them.

Have you ever noticed any of these symptoms? I hope you got them checked out right away. Do you have any other ones to add to the list?

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Thanks Hayley! That's so nice of you to pass on all that info. I will def take you up on that advice. I know that drinking msm powder really helps but you have to be quite strict everyday and it tastes yucky! Thanks once again for your helpful comments 😄

I have itching skin but only occur during the night, sometimes it really doesnt got itchy but i have patches of red skin. But i notice that this only occur during the night.

I have melasma too!!! I hate it! I'm thinking of trying microdermabrasion... I really hope it fades it... 🙏

I feel 4 u, I have suffered with Melasma 4 over 15yrs. Winter its obviously better but a sunny day is a nightmare. I use fade out cream which isn't a cute just fades the dark marks, not the best chemical 4 your face but its a balance of using it & feeling rubbish as my melasma is on my face. There is also a cream called Retin A which I heard about whilst travelling in a Thailand. If makes your skin cells produce quicker so newer skin comes through quicker. Each later it removes eventually u will reach skin that doesn't have the pigment damage. I used this 4 a while but gave up as my skin was very dry & your skin is more sensitive 2 sun & coz I'm still travelling its making my skin catch more. The reviews of this Retin A do sounds good though so maybe ask your doctor. I wear factor 70 suncream all year around under my makeup & in summer always have a hat on. Drives me mad as makes my head hot but the marks drive me more mad, plus hopefully the plus side will be less wrinkles due to sun damage.

I have melasma and have yet to find a cure. Anyone else struggled with this?

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