7 signs you need to consult a Dermatologist immediately

Hormonal problems to infections, your skin might be sending warning signals about your health.

Your skin is the mirror of your internal health. Very often a lot of things are going on in various parts of the body, which reflect on the skin but people tend to ignore them. If your battle with skin problems goes on for long or your skin gets too dry, it's time to meet a Dermatologist, say experts.

Here are 7 conditions when you need to visit a Dermatologist immediately.

1. Acne:

Acne is a normal problem that happens to teenagers or people with oily skin. But if the acne continues for a longer time, it can be due to hormonal disturbance. It can be an underlying symptom of Thyroid.

2. Skin Dryness:

Skin dryness can be due to the winter season but if the skin is extremely dry, it can be because of Diabetes or Thyroid.

3. Itching:

Itching can be a sign of diabetes or infection in the body. Sometimes due to high levels of bilirubin or creatinine, it can cause itching, which is an indication of liver or kidney problems.

4. Rashes/skin allergies:

They can be due to sunburn sometimes but they may also be due to viral infections or a drug allergy.

5. Darkening of underarms and neck:

This is called acanthosis nigricans and is a sign of insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes. Very often people think it is just dirt or some allergy but that is not the case.

6. Yellow deposits mainly around eyes:

These are cholesterol deposits and are often associated with an abnormal lipid profile.

7. Persistent redness on face with or without itching typically on the cheeks and nose areas:

It may be a sign of Lupus, an internal disease. This can affect your kidneys, liver, joints, or oral cavity.

Source: https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/health/story/7-signs-you-need-to-consult-a-dermatologist-immediately-1198711-2018-03-27

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