The skin is the outer part is responsible for covering and protecting the internal organs. However, the skin and the internal organs is linked closely together. Thus, the outside of the skin changes can reflect the health of the body Some may appear to be just mere skin disease or may be viewed as a precursor or a manifestation of medical conditions, such as the petechiae, ecchymoses in the skin can be a sign of blood diseases; obstructive jaundice, liver disease, skin burns can be caused by systemic diseases of the adrenal glands ... Here are some skin color changes frequently:
* Inlaid hyperpigmentation (brown, black):
- Sam (melasma)
- Hyperpigmentation after a number of diseases: acne, eczema ...
- Hyperpigmentation after some drug use: cycline group, Methotrexate
- Fixed pigmented erythema: often related to drug allergy
* Inlaid decrease or loss of pigment (white) can be seen in conditions such as:
- Vitiligo
- Tinea versicolor
- Scales alba white chalk
- Leprosy
- Reduce pigmentation in certain careers, such as long gloves to
- Exposure to some chemicals containing phenols, quinones
- Reduce pigmentation after a number of diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, shingles ...
* Inlaid pink, red:
- Purpura
- Rash viral
- Drug rash
- Rubella (syphilis II)
- Pityriasis pink
- Lupus red ...
* Set the color yellow:
- The gold Xanthelasma: relating to the status of hypercholesterolemia
- Pervasive as deposition of abnormal substances: carotene, bilirubin ...
Symptoms of the disease outside skin may look simple but is a manifestation of complex diseases. Therefore, the event of any abnormal symptoms on the skin, you should seek medical advice early. Early examination can detect some potentially pathological, if not early intervention can cause serious harm to the body.
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