Skin Changes such as this could be signs of serious disease

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Happens changes in the skin such as rashes or changes color and texture are oftentimes overlooked. But according to meeting of experts, it appeared that some of these disorders can have serious consequences.

In the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), there are some signs of skin changes caused by the disease, usually indicates an internal disease. Some diseases it is such as hepatitis C infection, and DRESS syndrome because side effects of treatment.

Some of the signs are as follows:

1. Rash that is unusual 

A rash that does not respond to treatment and accompanied by fever, joint pain, muscle pain or other symptoms can indicate an internal problem or infection. Rash on the legs upper and lower that is not responding to topical steroids or antifungals could be a sign of infection with hepatitis C.

Sometimes the rash can also occur because of an allergy to the drug. This condition is called DRESS syndrome (Drug reaction with eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms) that can cause inflammation of the liver, heart, lung or thyroid. If accompanied by swelling of the face or lymph nodes, fever and pain, you should immediately visit the doctor.

About 20 percent of cancer cases are also marked the emergence colored rash of internal purple on the upper eyelids and the area exposed to the sun. Other changes can be viewed on the nail folds, folds of skin that borders with the nail. Usually visible blood vessels and skin the parts of the border appear thicker or separate from the nail.

2. Bumps

Every growth of a new lump need to be thoroughly checked by a dermatologist to know the risk of skin cancer. Although very rare, lumps can describe metastasis or spread of cancer of the skin. Tumors on the skin can also be a sign of internal disease or genetic syndromes.

As an example, a lump of yellow as though plated waxy on the arms and legs can show high levels of triglycerides. This condition is oftentimes a sign of uncontrolled diabetes.

3. Changes in skin color

Changes in skin color can be a sign of internal disease. The most common, the skin color changed yellow indicate liver disease. However, other changes in skin color can also be an important sign, for example darkening of the skin.

Darkening of the skin in the area of ​​folds, parts that is sun-exposed, joints and scars can be a sign of adrenal disease. The skin color become old red in diabetic patients can be a sign of congenital defects in metabolizing iron that triggers liver failure or known as hemochromatosis.

4. Changes in texture

If the skin is softened or harden is unusual, can be indicative of a medical problem. For example, systemic sclerosis, an autoimmune disease where the initial signs are swelling and hardening of the skin. In severe cases, can result in hardening of the internal organs such as the lungs or heart.

Acanthosis nigricans is a disease that is oftentimes experienced by obese people and result in skin to become darker. The sign can be seen in the folds of the skin and most often found on the back of the neck. The advent of changes in skin texture can indicate the presence of diabetes in its early stages. In some cases, skin changes may be a existence sign of cancer tumors in internal organs.

Acquired Cutis Laxa is a rare connective tissue disease which is characterized skin sensation feels loose or soft when touched. This disease can be a sign of lymphoma or multiple myeloma, and can result in loss of elasticity of the other internal organs.