Health Tip: Don’t Ignore Changes in Skin Color

You should never ignore a change in skin color, especially if you have cancer, the American Cancer Society says.

A change in skin color typically means something’s wrong in the body. In people with cancer, it can be due to factors including tumor growth, sun exposure or a side effect of treatment, the society says.

Here is the organization’s list of changes to watch for:

Yellowish skin or the whites of the eyes (jaundice). This may indicate an issue with the liver.
Bruises or areas of blue or purple skin that have no known cause.
Pale or blue-tinged skin, lips or nail beds.
Redness or rash.
Swelling in an area that’s discolored.
Itching.

Source: HealthDay