Your liver talks to you.
But not in words… it shows up on your skin.
Here are 9 surprising skin signs your liver might be in trouble:
1/ Chicken skin
But not in words… it shows up on your skin.
Here are 9 surprising skin signs your liver might be in trouble:
1/ Chicken skin
Those tiny red bumps on hair follicles are linked to low vitamin A and sometimes vitamin E.
Both vitamins are stored in the liver, and a deficiency can create that rough, bumpy texture.
Both vitamins are stored in the liver, and a deficiency can create that rough, bumpy texture.
2/ Yellow skin
This is jaundice, a classic sign of liver dysfunction.
If your skin appears slightly orange, it could also come from too much carrot juice (beta-carotene buildup), not necessarily liver damage.
This is jaundice, a classic sign of liver dysfunction.
If your skin appears slightly orange, it could also come from too much carrot juice (beta-carotene buildup), not necessarily liver damage.
3/ Red palms
Red palms, known as palmar erythema, can be a sign of liver stress or hormonal imbalance.
4/ Purple flat bumps
Flat, purplish bumps (Lichen planus) may also indicate liver dysfunction or an underlying autoimmune issue.
Red palms, known as palmar erythema, can be a sign of liver stress or hormonal imbalance.
4/ Purple flat bumps
Flat, purplish bumps (Lichen planus) may also indicate liver dysfunction or an underlying autoimmune issue.
5/ Spider veins
Small, web-like blood vessels on the upper body, called spider angiomas, can indicate estrogen buildup.
When the liver can’t properly break down estrogen, these veins appear.
They can also show up after pregnancy or with estrogen therapy.
Small, web-like blood vessels on the upper body, called spider angiomas, can indicate estrogen buildup.
When the liver can’t properly break down estrogen, these veins appear.
They can also show up after pregnancy or with estrogen therapy.
6/ White bumps on the eyelids
These are cholesterol deposits, a sign of poor lipid metabolism.
High triglycerides, low HDL, and liver dysfunction often contribute to their formation.
These are cholesterol deposits, a sign of poor lipid metabolism.
High triglycerides, low HDL, and liver dysfunction often contribute to their formation.
7/ Tiny red or purple spots
Small red or purple spots (ecchymosis) can appear on the legs or arms & may signal poor liver function or weak blood vessels.
8/ Dark knuckles
Darkened skin on your knuckles or hands can point to a B12 deficiency, often linked to liver dysfunction.
Small red or purple spots (ecchymosis) can appear on the legs or arms & may signal poor liver function or weak blood vessels.
8/ Dark knuckles
Darkened skin on your knuckles or hands can point to a B12 deficiency, often linked to liver dysfunction.
9/ White scaly patches on the scalp (dandruff)
This happens when the liver cannot properly store or activate vitamins B2 and B6.
Deficiencies in these vitamins can cause a range of skin issues, from mild dermatitis to more advanced problems.
This happens when the liver cannot properly store or activate vitamins B2 and B6.
Deficiencies in these vitamins can cause a range of skin issues, from mild dermatitis to more advanced problems.
Your liver’s health shows on your skin.
If you notice any of these signs, it may be time to support your liver through proper diet and nutrition.
Learn the best foods to improve liver function and overall liver health here:
If you notice any of these signs, it may be time to support your liver through proper diet and nutrition.
Learn the best foods to improve liver function and overall liver health here:
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