All articles tagged with #skin inflammation
A dermatologist explains that skin inflammation—especially in psoriasis—can signal systemic inflammation linked to higher heart-disease risk, with psoriasis now listed in American Heart Association guidelines as a risk-enhancing inflammatory condition. Not all inflammatory skin issues carry this risk, but persistent skin changes should prompt medical review for potential links to metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular health.
A UK woman who suffered from an eating disorder since she was 12 was left with painful burn-like marks and bumps all over her face due to malnutrition affecting her circulatory system. Doctors believe that the condition caused blood to collect in unusual places, leading to "bright red" skin and debilitating pain. After years of being dismissed by doctors, a blood test revealed that she had developed leukocytosis as a result of her eating disorder. The woman has since completed her eating disorder recovery and urged anyone who is suffering to seek professional help.