Skin is not only a protective layer for your body, but it is also an entry gate for many diseases. This is because many diseases can be detected by some symptoms emerging on the skin. The symptoms visible on the skin can give evidence of the changes happening inside your body. Many such cases have been seen, where the patient came forward with some skin related problem and some serious disease was detected. Persistent rashes and itching on the skin can also be symptoms of some serious problem.
A patient came to the hospital with complaints of skin rashes and itching, where tests revealed that he had Celiac Disease, an autoimmune disorder that damages the intestine. However, due to early detection, the patient started treatment immediately, which greatly improved his quality of life. Something similar happened with another patient as well. He had a problem of pimples for many months, which was not getting cured despite lakhs of efforts. Tried different treatments, but the situation kept on deteriorating.
Symptoms of PCOS appear on the skin
When the investigation was done, it was found that the cause of her pimples was ‘Polycystic Ovary Syndrome’. Treatment was started immediately after the diagnosis of the disease, after which the improvement in his condition was noticed. Some skin problems can also tell about the initial stage of cancer, such as melanoma. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. Early detection and treatment of melanoma is essential to prevent the cancer from spreading to the rest of the body.
Many diseases can also be detected
Apart from cancer, the symptoms visible on the skin can also be signs of diabetes, liver disease and kidney disease. Symptoms like dry skin, itching, increase in fungal and bacterial infections and slow healing of wounds can be seen in diabetic patients. While symptoms like jaundice and itching can be seen in liver disease. If you are seeing any unusual changes on your skin, do not be negligent and go to the doctor immediately.
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