Some skin changes may indicate dangerous diseases

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Pigment spots, dark spots in the armpits, xanthomas – the appearance of these and other skin problems can indicate certain diseases, said doctor Tommy Mitchell.

In particular, the doctor said, a rash on the chest can be a skin symptom of breast cancer. If it is accompanied by itching, pain, redness, then you should be worried and make an appointment with a doctor.

“Another sign of breast cancer can be a change in the skin on the chest, due to which it takes on the appearance of an orange peel,” he added. specialist.

Dr. Mitchell also advised not to ignore the number of pigment spots on the skin that has increased. In some cases, this indicates the development of a tumor (education can release into the blood substances that contribute to pigmentation).

If dark, velvety to the touch spots appear in the area of ​​the armpits, one can suspect the occurrence of such a dangerous disease as diabetes.

“Spots appear in the armpits, skin folds, groin – you need an endocrinologist's consultation “, said the doctor.

Another change with the skin is the appearance of purple spots. According to Dr. Mitchell, in this way the body can “warn” about a lack of oxygen, problems with the heart or lungs.

When xanthomas or xanthelasma begin to form and multiply on the skin, it may mean that the body is suffering from increased cholesterol level in the blood, or that he develops diabetes. These skin formations are something like fatty “nodules” – “such deposits of excess cholesterol appear around the eyes, on the back of the hands, on the palms, buttocks, elbows or knees”.

In addition to this, it is a reason for examination a possible disease is persistent or unusual for a person too strong itching of the skin. A number of pathologies are associated with such a change: among them liver diseases, diabetes, stomach ulcers, immune disorders.