10 Things Your Skin Says About Your Health

10 clues your skin gives about your well-being

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Taking Care of a Loved One? You're Not Alone. Caregiver Confessions with Leeza Gibbons

If skin were merely a sausage casing for the rest of you, it wouldn't be nearly so useful. An organ itself (your body's largest in terms of both weight and surface area), skin protects against invasive bacteria, regulates body temperature, and picks up information from the stimulation of touch, pressure, pain, heat, and cold. Little wonder, then, that when there's something wrong with you on the inside, your skin sometimes sends up the first warning flare.

"Diabetes, for example, is generally a silent disease, but it can lead to distinct changes to the skin. So the skin may in fact be the first indicator of what's happening," notes dermatologist Amy Newburger, MD, of Scarsdale, New York, a spokesperson for the American Academy of Dermatology.

Here's the skinny on ten dermatologic oddities worth watching for in yourself or someone you love.

Red flag: Yellowish skin, orange palms and soles

What it means: The cartoonish skin hues of carotenemia can be the unfunny result of an underactive thyroid gland -- hypothyroidism -- which causes increased levels of beta-carotene in the blood. Beta-carotene is an antioxidant, found in fruits and vegetables, that normally gets processed by the thyroid. When there's a thyroid problem, the gland doesn't metabolize the vitamins as quickly, so beta-carotene accumulates. You can also get Technicolor skin due to beta-carotene buildup thanks to a diet heavy on carrots, carrot juice, sweet potatoes, and squash.

More clues: The skin of someone with hypothyroidism also tends to be dry and cold, and sometimes more pale than yellowed. Feeling tired, sluggish, weak, or achy are the main symptoms, along with possible unexplained weight gain. Women over 50 most often develop hypothyroidism.

What to do: Carotenemia caused by a skewed diet isn't serious and resolves itself when a broader range of foods is consumed. Hypothyroidism, however, is a medical condition that can lead to such complications as heart problems, so a combination of skin changes plus fatigue warrants attention from a doctor.

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Anonymous said 18 days ago

The doctors ignore reports of all complaints.


Anonymous said about 1 month ago

Good info.


2 months ago

General information, clearly written that is helpful. Thank you.


2 months ago

If one could print the WHOLE article it would be a GREAT DEAL MORE HELPFUL...this one has 10 pages, it takes forever to get it copies which is what I need to inform someone else not owning a computer - I can't remember all this info and it is impossibly time consuming. There ARE many URL that permit copying a whole article at once, couldn't you impletment that for those who need it so much? Thank you.


3 months ago

I have a rash that has taken over my body. The rash is little white bumps rimmed in red in some areas. I've been to at least 1/2 dozen skin DR's all who have different diagnoses'. They itch sometimes and sometimes not.. The fact that at first it was just patches on my arms it has become full blown ALL OVER! Very annoying to say the least. Many products prescribed and spendy but nothing helpful. Hmmmm


Anonymous said 3 months ago

Shingles vaccine for me! I saw my son suffer from them.


3 months ago

I am going to a Doctor for consultation


3 months ago

nothing...i love the kindness and caring that i sense from your articles...thankyou for being there... :)


Anonymous said 3 months ago

Was hoping for a more detailed list of foods.


Anonymous said 4 months ago

I have been wandering why my skin cannot look fresh as before and I suspected the cause due to the diabatic condition. thanks for the good info.


Anonymous said 5 months ago

All of it, especially the part about shingles.


5 months ago

Identifying various things like itchy legs, purple bruising on arms and legs and what to do about it. Thank you!


5 months ago

Great summary of lots of conditions, some I've never heard of. This is a good article to keep as a future reference. Thanks.


5 months ago

Did not explain where the itching would be. So vague a description for a potentially dangerous condition.


5 months ago

Are there any symptoms caused by a hyperthyroidism? If so what can I do to maintain adequate thyroid levels other than taking my 125mcg. of synthroid daily? Currently experiencing chronic fatigue and extreme joint pain accompanied by loss of strength.


5 months ago

I have had hypothyroidism which was discovered in the '50's & have been on thyroid medication since then. This article is helpful to be on the alert of any skin changes or over fatigue.


5 months ago

Unfortunately, many of the warning signs were not described in ways that would be detectable for those of us with dark skin. The help provided by the articles is lost if "paler skin" is the primary evidence, for example.


5 months ago

I have Thyroid desease along with my mother and We are taking medication for it I also thing my brother aldo has it and they say it is hereditray and runs in families the doctor checks us every 3 to 4 months to keep and eye on us very closely.


5 months ago

Hi Jojo<3volley­ball, If you have questions, you can post them in our Ask & Answer section, here: ( http://www.caring.com/ask ). Take care -- Emily | Community Manager


5 months ago

So skin is really important...where do we need to get the stuff to heal our skin? What do professionals recommend?


5 months ago

Interesting information...Helpful too!


6 months ago

I feel i am being treated for some problems that these symptoms describe and there are some that I need to check into.


7 months ago

I can't really pinpoint what was helpful, all I can say is I found some good information that I will be able to use.


7 months ago

Hello semsemla, Thank you very much for your comment. Unfortunately, we are unable to diagnose medical problems for our site members, or provide medical guidance online. While members of our community may respond to your question, we recommend that you contact a doctor offline regarding this medical issue. Take care -- Emily | Community Manager


7 months ago

thanks for caring for others


7 months ago

My skin is pale and i am suffering from allergies. I get seasonal allergies starting from July till September every year. During these season I lose appetite, weight and temper. My skin becomes reddesh and swolen type.


Anonymous said 7 months ago

Some of the lighter symptoms and how to eat better.


7 months ago

Hi dr bob, Thank you very much for your comment. If you'd like, you can post your question in our Ask & Answer section, here: ( http://www.caring.com/ask ). Take care. Emily | Community Manager


7 months ago

Is there any cure for ACTINI POROKARITOSIS?


8 months ago

I like this artical very much because both my mom and I have Thyroid problems and it causes you to have thin skin and also it causes problems with your heart and other organs in your body, Please keep articals coming like this one A BIG THANK YOU !!!!


8 months ago

Hello Kathleen.j., Thank you very much for your comment. Here is an Ask & Answer page that you may find helpful in answering your question: ( http://www.caring.com/questions/can-a-shingles-reoccurance-be-on-the-opposite-side-of-the ). I hope that helps, take care -- Emily | Community Manager


8 months ago

Wish I'd have had this information two years ago when I got Shingles. I have a question: If someone has had them on one side of the body, can they get shingles on the other side later?


8 months ago

Hi Health1, Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, we are unable to diagnose medical problems for our site members, or provide medical guidance online. While members of our community may respond to your question, we recommend that you contact a doctor offline regarding this medical issue. Take care -- Emily | Community Manager


8 months ago

I have lumps at the base of my fingers like calusus's. I do no manual work that would cause these. I shave them off periodically. Anyone knows what could be causing them?


8 months ago

This artical was right on the mark. Also to all of you drink plenty of water it helps your skin to stay supple and h2o is good for you it flusihes out the impuritys from you Kidneys and toxins out of your liver.


8 months ago

I'm costantly looking over my body due to having type 2 diabetes for the last 15 years I make sure that there are no sores or broken skin because I due have a tendancy not to heal well' I go to the padiotrist every 9 weeks and she too will check me over for any sores cuts etc.


8 months ago

very good article! It gave me a lot to think about. Thanks-M


10 months ago

On both topics 5 foods that fight fatique and 10things your skin says about your health were both very informative Thank You for putting this information out for people to look for especially when we get older.


10 months ago

Really a good site to know about onesa health through different parts of the body. Would like to know about the authenticity of the same; please do not missunderstand I'm not trying to judge your experience in this field. The reference of the article for the each indication given by you for various disease will make one belive in toto. Please do not think otherwise that I'm judgemental about your voracious knowledge. Thanks & warmest regards,


10 months ago

Dermatitis Herpetiformis is NOT diagnosed by intestinal biopsy! It is diagnosed by a small skin biopsy about 1 millimeter away from the skin lesion. If the sore(or lesion) itself is biopsied it will NOT be accurate. They are looking for IgA deposits in the skin. If you are positive for DH, you do not need an intestinal biopsy, you have your diagnosis of celiac disease and must eat gluten free from then on. Dapsone helps to clear the lesions, but unless the patient is gluten free they will continue to come back. Dapsone is very hard on your liver so can only use for a very short time.


11 months ago

Hi zebra2, pityriasis is simply the name for flaking or scaling of the skin. From what I understand it can have many causes and it's more like a symptom than an actual condition. I hope that helps answer your question! -- Emily


11 months ago

what is pityriasis and what do it come from


12 months ago

Hi Anonymous, Thanks for your questions. I think the general consensus is that any adult over the age of 60 should get a shingles vaccine, even if they'd had the chicken pox: (http://www.caring.com/questions/do-i-need-shingles-vaccine-if-i-had-chicken-pox). I hope that helped answer your question. -- Emily


Anonymous said 12 months ago

I have been in contact with a person who has shingles, and was wondering if they are contagious. I did have chicken pox as a child, and am past 70 now and debating whether to get the shingles shot.


12 months ago

Very informative.


12 months ago

I believe this is very helpful, so continue it.


12 months ago

I already commented. Between the two (DH) and this I think I'd rather have the DH. I will talk about it again later. thanks. Helga (83)


12 months ago

thank you so much. I will tell the doctor what you said. (DH) or celiac. I will have to think about it more. Just had a blood test but they did not test specifically for that. I look like heck. Maddening is the right word. I will keep you all posted. i.e. John 6546 and daretothink and achiadv. 50 or so years is loong enough. thanks for hug and prayer - I need it. Live alone. Family has no time for me. God bless you all


12 months ago

sounds like i could have this. Except that I am 83 years old now. Doctors do not have a clue what's wrong. I think I may have dermatitis herpetiformis (DH)


Anonymous said 12 months ago

I'll have to read more of your articles to form an opion. Thanks nevertheless for the seemingly valuable information you provide to your readers.


12 months ago

I found after having been in the hospital on IV's for 11 days that three months later my hair fell out ( 70%) due to lack of protien


12 months ago

About Shingles?(spl) In general, watch for signs on the skin. I was looking for brown spots on the hands and arms.


Anonymous said about 1 year ago

love your e-mails. thanks. Helga


about 1 year ago

Thanks for this information I am a massage therapist and I appreciate articles like this.


about 1 year ago

This information was most helpful! I now have specific questions for my Dr. on my next visit! Thank you so much for this article!


about 1 year ago

Very useful article. When prevention is better than cure in any case, it is vital to listen to our body to get preemptive treatment. When we are alert to subtle yet clear signs that our body gives, we can lead healthier and longer life. As one ages, he or she cannot afford to ignore body messages, nonetheless.


about 1 year ago

I have (had) a condition called pustural psorasis (misspelled, I'm sure but you'll know what I mean. It was absolutely horrible. Then quite by coincidence I kept winding up in an emergency room a few times a year and this great little doc who (and others) told me I had asthma, emphysma, bronchitis, and other stuff along that line (I had been on a breathing machine, that funny little purple looking inhaler, etc. the doc. gave me a "six pack of predizone" and which my personal Dr; has continued to prescribe - thank God for him, I have not been in the ER since and 3 mos after looking down at my hands (my nails would pull away from my skin and bleed) that was gone. I was on SS Disability for 9 years and everybody knows how hard that is to get on, and every dermatologist I went to knew about predizone - I lost more or less 9 years of my life because I couldn't work (and I love to work) point being I have been on this ,medication for 5 years and other than helping me breathe and being able to work without bleeding, the side effect I could be having is that discoloration on my skin which I wish I could get rid off.


about 1 year ago

This is cool


about 1 year ago

I have these brown stops on my legs closer to my ankles. They run from my knees dwon to my ankles. And I thought that maybe it was due to being in the sun wearing shorts. And even now that IO wear panyts more, they still appear there and just do not seem to disappear.


about 1 year ago

I'm so glad I found this site. Many comments are very helpful and I'm going to try the shake with protein powder, blueberries, etc. for my skin problems.


about 1 year ago

Thin skinned older folks that is....not think.....I've seen several doctors and they all say the same thing....sun damage and just "this is part of aging".


about 1 year ago

Is there anything...that can help us think skinned older folks to stop or lessen the purple bruising on hands and arms?


about 1 year ago

Quite true, mamamira, for the cure nowadays IS worse than the disease !


about 1 year ago

Changes in the skin condition to look for and react appropriately.


about 1 year ago

This article needed accompanying photos. I've had a rash on my back that has been itching for 8 years and I've seen so many dermatologist Doctors that absolutely have no idea what it is.I've been given "Scary Named Cremes" and They never tested for Lymphoma and thank God because If I did have it I've cured it myself.... they say oh you've been scratching it ! Well duh....yeah it itches . I get a variety of meds given to me and then I'm out the door. nothing works....EXCEPT Apple cider vinegar....I'm telling you old folks out there. The secret to living longer is Apple cider Vinegar. You must take a bath in it and drink it...it cures everything. I would never go to a Doctor if I had my way...for what! they really don't care unless you are have the big bucks and to tell you the truth; too most of them you are a number not a face. Unless you live in May-berry and there's only one or two family docs on board...the way the cities are set up and Health care today...I really don't care if there is health care for everyone...Doctors make you sicker than you really are...unless you have a tumor that needs to come out or antibiotics to rid you of the flu, I say Touch your self and get a hold of yourself....only you can cure you.


Anonymous said about 1 year ago

The description of vericos veins.


about 1 year ago

I have diabetes. I would lie to know about spots on my body. It looks something like a mole. I have showed my doctors and they don't know what it is.


about 1 year ago

Either I have Addison's disease, or Hypochondria. Great topic, very helpful.


about 1 year ago

helpful topic


about 1 year ago

THANK'S VERY HELPFULL


about 1 year ago

Good article. Easy to understand.


about 1 year ago

This article eased my mind because I forget words here and there when I'm talking. But I always have so much to talk about to my daughter, who lives in AZ, and I live in the midwest. I also live alone. And I misplace items now and then, but usually find them when I concentrate where I was last when I had the item. I have been concerned that I might be coming down with dementia or Alzheimer's. I'm glad to see I'm normal for an elderly person. I still write and edit my written articles, so I guess I just have a lot on my mind. I'm 72 ... and I've been worried about getting older, thanks to my neighbor who takes care of older patients in group homes. She's very negative, so I broke off a neighborly relationship when she began to get too agressive about my age, Wills, burial plans, taking care of myself. She got so far as to want me to raise a kitchen shade before a certain time, or she would think I had had a stroke or was lying on the floor unable to move or dead from a heart attack. That's being too negative for a "friend."


Anonymous said about 1 year ago

Please stop putting it on 10 separate pages-- it takes too long to load!


Anonymous said about 1 year ago

The pain can also can start in the neck and shoulder area and continue down the arm to the thumb with only a small rash on the hand. After 2 years, I still have a burning sensation in my thumb.


about 1 year ago

Taking large doses (1000-2000 mg) of inexpensive natural amino acid L-Lysine daily on empty stomach provides alleviation from most herpes related flare ups like shingles, cankers, cold sores etc. If shingles occurs taking several creams that can alleviate pain ad itching with the best being from Peaceful Mountain available at moth health stores. In our Vitamin Hut stores, we have provided samples and within an hour or two clients have been back to buy the rapid relieving cream.


about 1 year ago

The symptoms were helpful but not the treatment recommendations. Easy fix is to correct deficiency of iron and B12 with spirulina a good source of iron and many good iron bismuthglycinates (eg Vitamin Hut non-constipating Iron or Solgar Gentle Iron) available that do not constipate llike drugstore sourced ferrous uslfates (eg Feosul) or forrous fluconates (eg Fergon). Select a mthylcobalamin rather than cyanocobalamin B12 for better energy, thinking as well as sourcing of B12. If not a vegan or vegetarian, liver (either chicken or beef) still good source of both needed supplements and several goo hematinic vitamins containing both on market.


about 1 year ago

Very surprised expert did not provide better treatment options. This condition is very common in seniors and can be alleviated by switching fron NSAIDS like ibuprofen (Motrin, advil etc) and similar to anti-inflammatory natural products like turmeric, boswellian, devils claw, etc. and switching with health professionals consent from aspirin, coumadin or plavix to help prevent clots and thin blood to natural nattokinase which works similarly but without as many contraindications and side effects. A new products will be available in about two years called Platrol which will work similarly to current drugs but without possible GI impact. Easy and rapid help comes in the form of bioflavonoids usually from citrus sources such as Rutin that aids both capilary fragility (a better name than Senior purpura) and also hemmorhoids which is also a weakened blood vessel condition. Clients have also gotten good results with no flush niacin ( a combination of inositol and niacin = inositol hexaniacinate)


about 1 year ago

I was not aware that Celiac disease could manifest itself without GI symptoms. Another help besides avoidance of gluten is to take a supplement which contains the enzyme lacking in people with Celiac. This is inexpensive and normalizes people with genetic abnormality. Usually the enzyme only has to be taken prior to consumption of foods containing gluten. Works well as do the enzymes for lactor intolerance or other intolerances.


about 1 year ago

Learning when problem can prove dangerous and fact that there are still only two treatments for getting rid of this problem. There was not much help on the prevention as people in Florida where I am are not going to wear support stockings due to heat. I have always thought that problem was partially caused by poor venous pressure and perforating connecting veins between surface small veins and deep veins were not open sufficiently to drain blood. I have recommended slight elevation of feet at rest and also taking Vitamin K which tends to remove calcium from walls of blood vessels and directs it back into bones helping two conditions at once inexpensively.


about 1 year ago

I believe that doctors are much too quick to prescribe l-thyroxine (Synthroid is one brand) for anyone showing symptoms of hypothyroidism. It is my understanding that the testsavailable for both thyroid's main hormones is not very definative and secondly that in countries where high iodine content fooods (sea food and sea weeds such as kelp and dulce that these drugs are unnecessary. It therefore makes perfect sense for physicians or health professionals to first have clients add to their supplements and food sea kelp or other sources of iodine. In our stores Vitamin Hut and Vitamins Galore we usually recommend Colloidal Iodine which is very stable and inexpensive and 1-3 drops per day at cost of 1-2 dollars per month usually resolves symptoms.


about 1 year ago

small brown spots on hands could these be age spots 53 male


about 1 year ago

All items were very informative, and helpful.


about 1 year ago

what is the best treatment for pigmentation on your skin, the face.safe n inexpensive.thanks


Anonymous said about 1 year ago

Try adding a minimum of 1,200 mg of fish oil/Omega 3 oil daily, 1,000 to 3,000 mg of Vitamin C daily. Also, make a smoothie in you blender every day or other day of Protein Powder mixed with blueberries, Spirulina powder, avocado and Spinach and other fruit if you want. Use Vanilla flavored Almond Milk in, too. Adding all of these will strengthen your immune system and provide the fuel your body needs to strengthen your vein, arteries, etc... provide what you need to recreate new skin, muscles, ligaments, new tissue in all of your body. The Omega 3 oils will help heal your skin, too. The Protein Powder and Vit. C are used to create the new skin, muscles, tissue for your organs, etc... This will help with rashes, hives, strength of your skin to heal wrinkles and prevent.


Anonymous said about 1 year ago

Had shingles three times. Once when I was 6, covered my entire body. Once at the age of 22, and at the age of 23. All in different locations.


about 1 year ago

This is interesting. I am 24 and was diagnosed with pigmented purpura in the spring of 2007. I was also diagnosed with petechiae in February of 2007. My doctor gave me eucerin (when it still required a prescription) to get rid of the petechiae. It worked, my feet stopped itching. The itching was unbearable. A few months later, I noticed dark bruises, so I went to a dermatologist and they gave me cutemol, an emoillent cream, and the pigmented purpura went away. It comes and goes, but it was never as bad as it was when I got it in November 2006. I only had it on my feet. No where else. Also, doctors never saw a case like mine as the petechiae and the pigmented purpura where practically mirror images. They resembled big circles and were on the top of my feet. The petechiae/pigmented purpura was everywhere on my feet: between toes, on top of toes, on the side, and on the bottom of my foot. I also had a history of shingles. Blood work was done, no abnormalities were found.


about 1 year ago

I really enjoy your web mail. These topics are so helpful.I also enjoy your food web mail and use a lot of your helpful advice in my cooking. .


about 1 year ago

your personal health is the most valuable thing you can possess, it behoves us to do all we can to be sure we don't put garbage into our god-given bodies so they can work at maximin potential

Hugs rolliejo


about 1 year ago

Overall. Just knowing the ten things about my skin was helpful. Although I already knew much of it, the reinforcement was helpful


over 1 year ago

I am 62 yrs. old. Every now and then when I scratch my skin relatively with pressure my skin turns like a purple bruise color. Can you tell me why?

Prayers eagleslass


over 1 year ago

thank you-very interesting!!


Anonymous said over 1 year ago

how can my child very upset about hairfoilicals from her bottom she says hurt foilicalitest not sure spelled right sore all time goes away need help please grow go away. 18 years old college


Anonymous said over 1 year ago

I am a young 64 year old, what can I do about face wrinkles under my eyes ?


Anonymous said over 1 year ago

I wish the information of the brown skin patches on the shin was common knowledge twenty years ago. My father had it he assumed was a result of a chemical burn from jet fuel serving in the military. I suffered with this condition for years before diagnosed with diabetes. The give away a foot ulcer I had to tell his doctor I suspected diabetes till they sent him for testing. He suffered vision loss and heart attack within two years of diagnosise. The skin condition he suffered for 15 years prior he died 3 years ago.


over 1 year ago

Thank you for this article. I had Shingles when I was nineteen years old, I'm now sixty seven, I will be takling with my physician


over 1 year ago

What are the symptoms of hyperparathyroidism?


over 1 year ago

well...its been a week...the medicine is done but unfortunately, without health insurance...i can't afford the doctor...maybe i'll just stop eating for a couple of days and rule out allergies one food at a time...itching is so irratating...


Anonymous said over 1 year ago

THANKS FOR SKIN ADVICE. MY AGE IS 50 AND I HAVE TOO MUCH PIGMENTATION SCARS ON MY FACE. IAM VERY ALLERGIC TO SKIN PEELING, BLEACHING, HYDROQUINE CREAM OR LOTION, ........ I WISH THE PIGMENTATION TO VANISH FROM MY FACE AS IT IS VERY EMBRASSING. I AM FED UP OF PUTING CONCELEAR ON MY FACE INORDER TO HIDE THE MARKS. BUT HOW LONG THIS WILL CONTINUE? IS THERE ANY CURE TO VANISH THIS HORRIBLE PIGMENTATION.... REGARDS LANCY


Anonymous said over 1 year ago

I have a skin problem, that three dermatologist, along with various general doctors, can not figure out. My skin on my back, from from my shoulders/deltoids, down to my top of my gluteous, and as wide as my whole back, is very dry, scaly, sometimes itchy, wrinkle skin. The skin color has turned lighter than my general brown color. I have the same on my chest area, and it "travels", narrowing down to my belly button. It gets slightly better with a few moistouraizer lotions, but it does not go away. I've had various biopsies done, and CT scans with and withour contrast, done for see if I have thyroids problems, but no negative or indicative results came up. I was informed that I have acanthosis nigricans, but that does not explain most of the skin symptoms. If anyone out there that has the same symptoms, would you please reply to me with your answers? Various doctors here in Miami, FL can not figure it out. Thank you!


Anonymous said over 1 year ago

To Lee White: I was diagnosed with an allergy to MSG after I was taken off Mevacor (high cholesterol medication). Years later it has evolved into very severe Celiac disease. At the time, I did not know that MSG is actually a gluten product and was a precursor to the past few years.


over 1 year ago

I experienced the exact description given for DH...wow...the rash was insanely ferocious! I drove myself to the emergency room. I don't have health insurance. The caring doctor gave me steroids, benadryl and pepcid. I have been on the medication just over 24 hours and it is easing the itching. I was relieved to read about this and appreciate the information.


over 1 year ago

with hypothyroidism, is there away to prevent dry skin?


over 1 year ago

Great information. Keep it up. Thanks


over 1 year ago

I itch every night all over before going to bed, and I wake up ever 3 hrs itching, I have these things on my body that looks like little bites, but it's not bed bugs, or etc Because my Wife doesn't itch, I've had this problem for over a year now, it started with aczema, on my leg, then another thing looked like little puss in them, and now, looks like little bites, I have been to 5 Dermatologist, They have been giving me all kinds of cream, and antibiodics nothing seems to help, any help.


over 1 year ago

MY SKIN IS BREAKING OUT WITH SORES ON BACK AND ARMS AND LEG , I AM A DIABETE , WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME


Anonymous said over 1 year ago

Good info.


over 1 year ago

very informative about the largest organ we own.


over 1 year ago

I'm glad they mentioned dermatitis herpetiformis in relation to Celiac disease. Before I was diagnosed and subsequently eliminated gluten from my diet, I would have areas that itched so badly that I scratched until I was bleeding sometimes. It was maddening!


over 1 year ago

i am interested in the discoloration of finger and toe nails. years ago i had read an article about dicsoloration of the nails as meaning different ailments among certain organs and such! i'd be really grateful for that info. i have a few brown nails on my toes and would like to know what to do and what it means!!


over 1 year ago

Afew years back with intense itching of my feet or lower legs I was diagnosed as being alergic to MSG Im still careful now as to reading labels.


over 1 year ago

Red meat? Egg yolks? Suggesting any animal proteins as a remedy to source more iron makes the entire advice suspect! Dark green leafy vegetables and dried fruit, yes. Animal proteins, no. This is not a PETA ad, just a warning about how animal proteins behave in the human body. Many remedies exist for ill-health conditions that do not include nutrition from animal sources.


over 1 year ago

I happen to be allergic to the sun and I take no medication at all. Ten minnutes is all takes for small blisters to form all over the exsposed skin. I have tried every kind of sun protection there is, they work for a short time and then I am immune to them. 3 years ago I found Anthelios by La roche Posay and finaly I have my life back.


Anonymous said over 1 year ago

I have been experiencing the hives for 3 months now. My Dr was sure it was due to my bp meds and stopped it and started me on predisone. Not helping with no change, Sent me to a Dermatolgist who just did skin biopies, has me on more meds., hopefully the results from biopies will show what is wrong. At least I hope, the hives are driving me crazy.


over 1 year ago

Great info to alert people to changes that occur with aging. We often worry that some aging-related changes are unique to us, as individuals, simply because they have never before been experienced. Some may be harmful; some may be less harmful; some may simply be unattractive, but bothersome, and may simply take getting used to.


over 1 year ago

everything


over 1 year ago

very helpful thank you very much


Anonymous said over 1 year ago

If you are not on any medications, and still break out in hives, you should see your doctor. You may have an autoimmune disease (the simple definition for autoimmune disease is that the body is allergic to itself). If you can, see the doctor after you've been in the sun and with the hives...if you can't... make note of how you feel, where the hives are specifically, and if you run a temp. of 100 degrees or more.


Anonymous said over 1 year ago

A lot off people don't realize what important is the skin care. Don't wait till 50 to take care of your skin, this is the bigger organ we have.


over 1 year ago

veri informative


over 1 year ago

All were informative, thank you


over 1 year ago

What's CDC? in the Shingles help article?


over 1 year ago

drink lots of water for your skin.


over 1 year ago

good info


over 1 year ago

Odd what it says about the sun rash. I'm not on any medications and I still get all broken out from the sun.


over 1 year ago

please send mew all info thank you


over 1 year ago

yes i like these articles,yes very helpful so glad i found you . do you have anything on hives i have been suffering with hives for 6 weeks now thank you


over 1 year ago

Informative, important health article.


Anonymous said about 2 years ago

Very helpful and practical article, Paula. It so much better to be safe than sorry. Just making an annual appointment for a dermatological check up can save you from a lot of trouble down the road, or literally even save your life. Thanks so much.


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