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Even minor changes in the color of your skin, eyes, mouth or other parts of the body can be early tip-offs to health problems, says a doctor.
“Any of these changes may be a danger sign and warrant seeing your doctor immediately,” English Dr. Millicent Fenton, author of The Colors of Health, told me exclusively.
Here’s the rundown:
SKIN
- Paler than usual complexion, including lips, tongue and hands: This could be anemia, a shortage of red blood cells or hemoglobin.
- New brown patches: These may indicate skin cancer - a disease that’s usually curable when treated in the early stages.
- Yellowish bungs: Found around the palms, elbows or eyes, these bumps usually indicate high blood cholesterol levels.
NOSE
- Red and inflamed membranes inside the nose, but no watery eyes: This is usually a sign of … click to read full story
