Written by: Deepa Sarkar
High uric acid levels not only affect your joints but can also take a toll on your skin.
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Let's explore how excess uric acid may influence your skin health.
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Excess uric acid can form hard lumps called tophi under the skin, often around joints, causing discomfort and visible swelling.
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High uric acid levels can trigger inflammation, leading to red, itchy rashes around affected joints.
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Inflammation from uric acid buildup can cause redness. It making the skin appear flushed, particularly around the affected joints.
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In severe cases of untreated gout, the skin over tophi may break down, leading to painful ulcers or open sores.
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During severe gout attacks, the skin around swollen areas may begin to peel as a result of inflammation & stretching.
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Chronic inflammation from high uric acid levels can damage the skin, potentially leading to scarring if ulcers are left untreated.
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