Our skin is the largest organ, and changes in any system of the body are reflected in its condition, including its color. What shades of skin should be alarming?
Dr. Anastasia
Yellowness
Hepatitis A is called jaundice for a reason: its striking symptom is a yellowing of the skin, the whites of the eyes, the nails, and the mucous membranes. But we are not necessarily talking about hepatitis: any disorders of the liver and gallbladder can lead to yellow or yellowish-green hue of the skin. However, if you are taking beta-carotene supplements, the yellowness may be due to taking too much. In that case, correcting the daily dose will quickly get rid of the problem.
If the skin becomes waxy-smooth and acquires a slight but noticeable yellow tint, but the cheeks are "burning with blush", it is worth checking for tuberculosis as soon as possible.
Redness
Persistent reddish skin on the face is a sign ===of high blood pressure. Spots and irregular redness can occu...
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