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5 Skin Symptoms And What They Could Mean

Skin is the outer most layer of the body but can be the reason to affect the inner most sensitive parts under the skin too. Thus, it is very important to know what the skin is going through and what it could mean.

Some of us have inflammations and redness we leave it to be thinking it is just another minor skin rash and just forget about it. But one should act before it is too late. Like they say, act in time saves nine.

Lets check out some of the skin ailments that you might be going through but have no clue about it and it might be the right time you found out about it.

5 Skin Care Myths Unwrapped

Redness of the skin, rashes, acnes and inflammations all might be actually hinting on something else and ignoring these symptoms can be disastrous at times.

Red Skin

Red Skin

There are three possible things that could be happening to your skin. Firstly, the redness of the skin might be rosacea which is a skin condition that gets worse with stress and certain skin products.
Secondly, it could be flushing which is a reaction to some medicine you are taking or maybe because of the alcohol if you consume. Lastly, it could be dry skin which can turn to dermatitis if not taken good care.

Skin Rash

Skin Rash

There are few possible things that could be going on in your skin firstly it could be dermatitis that causes such rashes on the skin. It could be because you touched something and rubbed it against your skin.
Secondly, it could be hives which might be itchy as well as red rash and are usually caused by what you have indigested.

Skin Bumps

Skin Bumps

Firstly it could mean you have keratosis pilaris which are tiny rough bumps on your skin. They can also occur on your thighs and upper arms. It could also mean they are acne on your skin and which need immediate attention.

Discoloured Skin

Discoloured Skin

Discoloured skin might be due to psoriasis which appear as thickened layer of skin covered in flakes. It could also mean it is vitiligo that can appear as white patches on the skin on face, hands, body, legs etc.

Dry Scaly Patches

Dry Scaly Patches

Firstly, they could mean it's inflammatory skin condition which might be redness of the skin, scaly skin or rashes. Dry scaly patches also mean skin cancer at times. You have to check for unusual skin colour and texture.

Story first published: Friday, June 12, 2015, 17:58 [IST]