Skin is the biggest reflection to what’s happening to your body now! Do you agree with that?!

Do you know what your skin says about your health? The skin is your body’s largest organ so changes in your hair, skin, or nails can be a sign that something is going on beneath the surface. Your skin’s condition could also be the tell-tale sign of an underlying medical condition.

Dry, itchy skin

If you found out the you have dry and itchy skin, and that moisturizer just isn’t cutting it? It’s time to look deeper. Chronically dry skin is commonly caused but two things which are eczema and general dryness or climate. It has immunological, genetic and environmental components and is also related to asthma and hay fever.

Unusual hair growth

Unwanted hair that’s sprouting up in classic male areas, such as around the chin or just below your bellybutton, could be a sign of polycystic ovarian syndrome. This syndrome is an inability to lose weight despite diet and exercise or irregular periods.

Sallow complexion

Dehydration can cause your skin to lack lustre and your face can become shallow looking. Dry winter weather can also play a role in a sallow complexion. Drinking enough water and getting ample sleep can improve the look of your skin.

Unexplained tanning or darkening of the skin

In an underactive adrenal gland they are not producing the stress hormone called cortisol. As a result, the brain overproduces a hormone called ACTH that increases skin pigmentation.

Sweating more

Warm skin, increased sweating, redness on the palms or facial flushing, along with thinning hair or hair loss and spooning or concavity of the nails, are all outward signs of an overactive thyroid.

Visible veins

Veins are an important indicator of your circulatory health. Spider veins on your face can be caused by excessive straining or rosacea. Spider veins or varicose veins on your legs can be a signal of deeper issues with your blood flow caused by age, weight and genetics.